The Lagos State Government has expressed grief over the death of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer and two other in a fatal road accident at the Badagry Roundabout, inward Seme, on Monday, February 23, 2026.
In a statement, the LASTMA confirmed that the crash involved a fully loaded SHACMAN truck belonging to the Dangote Group. Preliminary findings indicate that the truck suffered brake failure while speeding, causing the driver to lose control.
The vehicle reportedly struck a LASTMA officer who was on duty regulating traffic, as well as a pedestrian at the roundabout, before continuing its movement and hitting another individual about 200 metres away. All three victims sustained fatal injuries. The driver fled the scene but was later arrested by LASTMA officials and handed over to the police.
Emergency responders, including LASTMA operatives, the police, the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, were deployed to the scene. The victims were taken to the hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki described the loss as devastating, noting that the fallen officer died in the line of duty.
He said the incident underscored the dangers faced daily by traffic personnel and renewed calls for stricter safety standards among haulage and logistics operators.
According to him, mechanical failures, particularly faulty braking systems, remain a major cause of fatal crashes on Lagos roads.
The accident vehicle has been impounded and transferred to the Badagry Police Division for forensic investigation.
LASTMA said it would collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure accountability and prevent a recurrence, while the Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to improving vehicle monitoring, emergency response and public road safety awareness across the state.
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