A commercial motorcyclist, popularly
called Okada, was yesterday crushed to death by a trailer at Daleko Bridge in
Isolo, Lagos. He was identified as Biliaminu Olayiwola.
The General Manager, Lagos Emergency
Management Agency (LASEMA), Adesina Tiamiyu, confirmed the incident, saying
that the agency received a distress call around 9:19a.m concerning an accident
at Daleko Bridge inward Isolo, which prompted the immediate activation of the
agency’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) to the scene of the accident.
“Investigation conducted at the
scene revealed that a bike man was crushed under a trailer while trying to make
a U-turn. The driver of the trailer absconded immediately the accident occurred
but was later apprehended by police officers and was taken to Olosan Police
Station, Mushin, for further interrogation.
“Unfortunately, the driver of the
bike identified as Biliaminu Olayiwola, lost his life. His body was recovered
by the LASEMA’s response team and handed over to the police.”
He advised motorists and commercial
motorcyclists to always ensure utmost safety while on the highway to avoid
unnecessary loss of lives.
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