Special adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on transportation Sola Giwa has debunked claims that officials of the state’s transportation management authority caused the accident that killed two state workers on Monday at Gbagada.
Mr Giwa stated this in a press release on Monday.
The statement read, “The attention of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has been drawn to the story circulating on social media alleging that LASTMA personnel were responsible for a fatal incident that claimed the lives of two LAWMA Street Sweepers today around Charlie Boy at Gbagada inward Oworonsoki, Lagos.
“The Ministry of Transportation wishes to express its profound condolences to the management of LAWMA and families of the deceased, and prayed for the repose of the departed souls.
“Information gathered, revealed that the driver of an Honda Saloon Car with registration number EPE 984 DV rammed into the innocent sweepers while they were discharging their duties along Gbagada Expressway this morning.
“Immediate investigation revealed that no LASTMA personnel was involved in the unfortunate incident.”
The statement noted that policemen from Pedro Police Station had recovered the accident vehicle into their custody to aid investigation on the incident in order to unravel the real cause.
It added, “The Ministry of Transportation wants to assure members of the public that the outcome of the police investigation would be made public and anyone found culpable would be made to face the consequence of the law.”
Giwa, however, appealed to members of the public to remain calm and motorists to always drive with caution on Lagos roads and highways.
