A serious road accident shook the Kudirat Abiola Way area of Ikeja on Monday evening, after a motorist driving against traffic crashed head-on into a commercial bus, rendering its driver unconscious.
Details of the Ikeja Collision
The incident occurred around 8:00 pm on November 10, 2025, at the Clay Bus Stop, inward Radio Junction on Awolowo Way. Preliminary investigations confirmed that a Toyota Highlander Jeep with registration number SMK 343 JV was being driven at high speed on a one-way route when it violently collided with a commercial mini-bus, popularly known as a 'Korope', registered as MUS 662 YG.
The impact of the crash was devastating, causing severe damage to both vehicles and leaving the driver of the Korope unconscious at the scene.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) arrived at the scene within minutes. In a statement, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, detailed their swift action.
Demonstrating professionalism, the officers extracted the unconscious driver, administered first aid, and arranged for his immediate transfer to a hospital for advanced medical treatment.
To ensure a thorough probe, officials from the Alausa Police Division were invited to take over the case. The accident scene was cordoned off to prevent further incidents and allow for a seamless recovery operation. The Toyota Highlander was towed to the LASTMA Yard in Alausa, while the damaged Korope was moved to the Alausa Police Division for further investigation. After the vehicles and debris were cleared, the road was reopened to restore normal traffic flow.
LASTMA Condemns Reckless Driving
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, strongly condemned the life-threatening act of driving against traffic. He described it as a conscious act of lethal negligence that is tantamount to attempted manslaughter.
Bakare-Oki emphasized that driving on a one-way is as deadly as wielding a weapon, stating that any motorist who willfully violates this restriction is not just breaking the law but deliberately endangering innocent lives. He reaffirmed the Lagos State Government's commitment to enforcing traffic laws impartially and promised that habitual violators would face the full wrath of the law as a deterrent.
The General Manager also commended his officers for their bravery and professionalism, which averted a potential fatality. He extended his heartfelt wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured Korope bus driver.
