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Man Killed by Oncoming Train in Lagos, LASEMA Confirms
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported a tragic incident where a man lost his life after being struck by a train on a railway track on Monday.
This information was revealed by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in an official statement released in Lagos.
According to Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA received an emergency call around 6:00 PM concerning the train accident that occurred along the railway line near Cappa in Lagos.
Responding swiftly to the distress call, the agency’s response team arrived at the scene and discovered an adult male lying on the track. It was determined that the man had been hit by an oncoming train while walking along the railway track.
Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the victim, who was partially clothed and remains unidentified, died instantly as a result of the severe impact from the collision.
The force of the train made it impossible for the man to survive, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
LASEMA’s response team proceeded to bag the remains of the deceased and is now awaiting the arrival of officials from the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), who will transport the body to the morgue for proper identification and further procedures.
This unfortunate incident highlights the dangers of walking along railway tracks, with LASEMA emphasizing the need for safety and caution in such areas.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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