A revenue collector was tragically killed on Sunday in Lagos when he was crushed by a containerized truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The deceased was reportedly pursuing another truck in an effort to collect a levy from the driver when the accident occurred.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident on Sunday evening in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq.
The LASEMA spokesperson disclosed, “In a devastating incident earlier today, a lone containerized truck (FST 887 XD) was involved in a fatal accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near New Garage inbound Lagos.
“The tragic event resulted in the immediate death of a revenue collector who was attempting to collect dues from the truck driver. The victim was fatally struck while crossing the expressway, succumbing instantly to the severe impact.”
“The remains of the deceased were respectfully handed over to security Officers from the Adigboluja Police Division, who are coordinating with the family to facilitate the necessary formalities”.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family, expressing profound regret over the tragic incident.
Bakare-Oki however called for immediate action from transport union leaders, urging them to educate their members on the imperative of adopting safer methods when collecting dues, especially in high-risk areas like expressways.
