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So many of our people are too stupid to reason with. in a more civilized place, the papers that published that story released by lastma without verifying the claims will be looking for the best lawyers to defend them against libel but we live in a nation where journalists just lazy around town ready to publish stories without verifying them. Many people are still taking the initial story as the truth when people who live around the area, who saw the incident are mad that the crime of the Danfo driver has been blamed on someone else. Its so sad what we have become in this country! So sad!

There are a few things that I cant say because of the sensitivity of investigations going on but this has clearly shown that any people are falsely accused of offenses the didn't commit. The LASTMA PRO released a very sensational report that should have been investigated by the press before being pushed out. Thankfully, credible witnesses have stepped out to confirm Yinka's story and she will be exonerated but my heart goes out to the many people in this country who are/will be in the same shoes, who don't have any means or network of friends who can help them fight injustice. I am finding it very hard to explain why the LASTMA report seeks to pin the death of the officer on her even when they allegedly told the hospital that the officer was knocked down by a Danfo bus. Why is the Danfo driver being protected? From reports, it was even the people around who almost went on rampage when the officer killed by the Danfo bus was about to be conveyed in Yinka's Land Rover. Their reason was that the death of the officer will be blamed on her if the corpse is taken in her SUV. Those people are all alive and thank God they are coming out.

Sp, before you hit the keyboard on this, take so moment to think about how a traffic offense is being turned into murder case against an innocent person. its someone's life we are talking about here.One has died and the killer should by all means be found. Blaming an innocent person for his death will not bring him back.

Here is her side of the report as published by punch newspapers:

Yinka Johnson, the female banker, who was arrested on Friday by the police for allegedly crushing an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to death while driving against traffic, has said the alleged crime was a frame-up.

The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr. Babatunde Edu, had told SATURDAY PUNCH that Johnson crushed the LASTMA official, Ahmed Balogun, while trying to evade arrest in the Ajah area of the state.

Edu alleged that Johnson ran from the scene of the incident immediately into Ikota Estate, Ajah, where she was later arrested by policemen attached to Area J Command.

However, Johnson told SUNDAY PUNCH that she did not hit the LASTMA official, adding that it was another vehicle that ran over Balogun.

Johnson, who is an employee of Stanbic IBTC, is being detained along with her three-month old baby, Deborah.

Although she admitted to driving against traffic, she said where Balogun was crushed was a few metres away from her vehicle, adding that there were no blood stains on her car.

She said, “I was driving on Lekki-Epe Expressway trying to navigate to the other side of the road when I was accosted by a LASTMA official.

“The path I took was a one-way road but residents of Ikota Estate usually take it because of the ongoing road reconstruction on the alternative road.

“While I was discussing with the LASTMA official, a vehicle crushed another official a few metres away, causing commotion.”

Johnson said she did not run away from the crime scene as it was not far from her home but instead, alighted from her car during the pandemonium and called her husband.

According to her, after the LASTMA officials drove her car way, she went to the police station with her husband to report the incident.

She added that upon getting to the station, she saw her vehicle and learnt that the matter had been reported to the police.

She said, “When I got to the police station, the area commander immediately took over the case and took me to the office of the commissioner of police. I heard the state governor had already told him about the case

“When I narrated my ordeal to the CP, he did not believe my story. He immediately ordered that I should be taken to the SCID.”

A relative of the victim, who craved anonymity, said the police was biased with investigations. He said because the state government was aggrieved, it was trying to punish Johnson even though the real suspect was still at large.

Due to the sensitive nature of the case and the minor involved, Project Alert, a non-governmental organisation and some legal luminaries were also at the SCID on Saturday.

Maintaining her innocence, she decried the situation where her baby was being kept behind the counter with her.

“My baby has been crying because of hunger and I cannot even feed her well here. I still have my stitches from the caesarean operation,” she said.

In an appeal to the state government, Johnson urged the governor to properly investigate the matter and not just rely on what he was told by LASTMA.

She said, “I am the innocent person here, yet I am being made to pay for what I did not do.”

Edu, however, said he maintained his earlier position, adding that Johnson was the alleged killer.

A senior police officer, who craved anonymity, told our correspondent that Johnson would be charged to court on Monday for murder.

Guys! its good to get facts right. For some reason, LASTMA is using this news as PR for their new traffic law,when this is not what exactly happened.. She was arrested alright for driving in the wrong lane but it was a Danfo that knocked down and killed the LASTMA officer. Her vehicle does not even have a single dent. I have spoken to the person the person this morning. Newspaper houses like punch should be sued for carrying news report that is not verified.

[quote author=Okija_juju]She shouldnt have fhucked with the Navy...

This case is as good as dead on arrival.

She can't identify the officers who committed the offence, so what does she expect the Navy to do?

MORAL LESSON: Choose your battles wisely...[/quote]I sincerely wish naval officers can say feel these way about Boko haram right now. Stupid thinking!

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ayobase: My question is what are the said ''thugs'' gonna be doing when they are wiped off from the roads.
Is Fashola planning to take care of them, or chase them away to Ibadan?
Though, this is a good development for Lagos state. With NURTW, transportation is been made easier and more flexible. I gez we will recover from it with time, just like Abuja and motorcycles event.
I hope this BAN doesn't cause MAYHEM!
And if successful, Fashola will never be forgotten in the history of Lagos state!

most of them were drivers and conductors in the first place. They just return to their former work. it was the cheap money they get that brought them to this.

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I dont know if this covers books because I have bought books online that were delivered to me in Lagos. Well, two out of three were delivered and I contacted the books seller about not seeing the third one. He repaid me my money back and even said if the book eventually gets to me, I should keep it. I used a GTBank Naira account for payment and all debiting and crediting were done online without contacting my banks. Still don't know the mystery behind the third book. planing to buy from another seller in the UK soon.

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What he said is not new and it is the testimony of anyone who has attempted to do anything great legitimately in Nigeria.

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A cheque has been received for this vehicle for N1.3 Million. It was paid in this morning and it should clear by Wednesday. Lets just say, this car has been sold once it clears.

I understand that the number I gave earlier has been bad. I have added my number for any call about this vehicle. Since the vehicle is in Ajah and the owner works in VI, I felt someone closer will be better to call for it. the owner has asked that I use my number. please, only serious buyers and no flashing. least, an sms. Thanks

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Price agreed with a buyer. Once payment is made this week, this one is off the market. I will update accordingly.

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still up for sale. very clean vehicle. one owner and no hidden issues!

Still available. As I told those of you who said you are interested, SOLD wont be written here until money for it is received from the buyer by the owner. Whoever pays first gets it! its that simple.

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Na. 1.4m and its yours- Not less. You can arrange a visit. It was used by a lady and she bought it brand new. She only just decided to sell it and she is not desperate to do so. So, the price wont change.