A tragic incident occurred at the Iyana Ishasi U-turn, inward Mile 2, on Tuesday, December 17, when a fully loaded Howo tipper truck lost control and fatally struck a woman standing by the roadside.

Preliminary reports from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) revealed that the truck, while attempting to navigate heavy traffic at high speed, suffered a brake failure. The resulting loss of control caused the vehicle to veer off its path, hitting the pedestrian, who tragically died on the spot.

Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and LASTMA, supported by officers from the Ishasi Police Division, promptly responded to manage the situation and ensure security in the area.

Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed his condolences to the victim’s family, describing the loss as deeply regrettable. He urged motorists to prioritize safety through regular vehicle maintenance and strict adherence to traffic laws to prevent such avoidable tragedies.

The unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and poor vehicle management on Nigerian roads.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman, Blessing Ibuku, for allegedly murdering her 10-month-old child, Prevail Jonathan, by throwing the baby into a river.

Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, revealed the shocking incident during a press briefing in Asaba on Tuesday, December 17.

According to him, the case was first reported to the police on December 4, 2024, as a missing child situation. While at the station with the suspect, police received a call that a child’s body had been discovered floating in the Aviara community river.

The child’s remains were brought to the station and later identified as the missing baby, Prevail Jonathan.

During interrogation, Blessing confessed to the crime, admitting that she drowned her child because friends and peers mocked her, claiming the baby had no father.

The Commissioner assured the public that the suspect would face justice and will be arraigned in court soon.

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong directive warning officers to cease arbitrary arrests, phone seizures, and unnecessary detentions at checkpoints, with severe penalties awaiting violators.

The memo, signed by the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, referenced the 2020 #EndSARS protests as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of police misconduct, which led to loss of lives, destruction, and a deep erosion of public trust.

The directive stressed that command commissioners and supervisors would be held accountable for any violations, with monitoring units deployed to ensure compliance.

This move comes days after UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused the Nigerian police of corruption, claiming officers stole her brother’s shoe and wristwatch, further sparking discussions on police abuse in the country.