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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The driver of the Honda Saloon car with registration number EPE 984 DV, which rammed into the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweepers discharging their duties along Oshodi- Gbagada Expressway on Monday morning has turned himself in to the police.
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Tuesday.
Hundeyin said the driver would be charged to court later on Tuesday for manslaughter.
“The owner of the Honda Saloon car turned himself in yesterday (Monday) night and he will be taken to court today for manslaughter.
“It was not murder, it was an accident and was not deliberate, so he will be charged with manslaughter,” he said.
Recall that the driver took to his heels and left his car after crushing the two LAWMA sweepers.
He reportedly rammed into the sweepers while allegedly trying to escape from officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
However, the Ministry of Transportation in a statement on Monday night denied the involvement of LASTMA officials in the accident, stating that anyone found culpable after investigation will be punished accordingly.
“Immediate investigation revealed that no LASTMA officer was involved in the unfortunate incident.
“The Ministry of Transportation wants to assure members of the public that the outcome of the police investigation will be made public and anyone found culpable would be made to face the consequences of the law,” the ministry said.