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Lagos driver fleeing police arrest kills okada rider, injures two

A driver allegedly fleeing from police officers has killed a motorcycle operator and injured two others after knocking them down on Liasu Road in Idimu, La Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-driver-fleeing-police-arrest-kills-okada-rider-injures-two/

Lagos driver fleeing police arrest kills okada rider, injures two

A speeding driver, believed to be fleeing police officers, was involved in a fatal accident in Lagos State's Idimu area. According to reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle while attempting to evade the pursuing officers and collided with three motorcyclists, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The incident occurred during a police chase targeting a vehicle suspected to be linked to Internet fraudsters.

The driver and other occupants subsequently abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The area witnessed a protest by commercial motorcycle riders, who halted their services to demand justice for their colleague. Normalcy was restored following the return of the motorcycle operators.

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