Truck Driver Arrested As Officials Avert Major Fire Disaster Around Lagos Stadium Bridge
Truck Driver Arrested As Officials Avert Major Fire Disaster Around Lagos Stadium Bridge
The intervention of officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has prevented a fire disaster from a gas-laden truck in Surulere area of the state.
According to a press release issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, an attempt by a gas truck to force itself under the newly erected barrier resulted in the spilling of its contents (gas) on the main garage by Akaka inward Stadium bridge on Saturday.
The statement added further that the truck driver had been arrested and handed over to the Nigerian Police Force.
The statement reads: “Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) led by Lastma Akinde Olusola today averted a fire disaster around stadium bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos.
“In a press statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr Adebayo Taofiq quoted Lastma Officer Akinde Olusola of Zone 3, Iponri area of Surulere to have confirmed that a gas-laden truck with registration no KRD 281 XL hit the newly erected barrier by the government at Alaka inward Stadium.
“Zebra Olusola confirmed further that in an attempt for a gas truck to force itself under the newly erected barrier had its content (gas) spilt on the main garriage by Akaka inward Stadium bridge.
“According to Zebra Olusola “Immediately the incident occurred Lastma officials quickly invited other emergency responders particularly the Lagos State Fire Service and condoned off the main carriageway at Alaka by Stadium bridge for motorists to avert any fire outbreak”
“While the driver of the truck was arrested and handed over to Policemen from Area ‘C’ Divisional Police Station, vehicular movement was diverted to the service lane from Alaska to continue their movement inward Ojuelegba by Lastma Officials”
“The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba said the newly erected barrier at the Stadium bridge was to divert heavy trucks to the service lane from Alaka inward Stadium down to Ojuelegba.
“Mr. Oreagba however enjoined heavy truck drivers to always make use of the service lane whenever they are embarking on any journey around Stadium to Ojuelegba area of Lagos.”
Credit: Sahara Reporters
