A yet-to-be-identified driver has killed a 12-year-old girl and injured her 15-year-old sister while speeding on the BRT lane along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The Lagos State Police Command, in a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the tragic incident occurred on Monday at the Ogundare bus stop.
“On Monday, February 24, 2025, at about 3:35 pm, a yet-to-be-identified driver, while plying the BRT lane at high speed at Ogundare bus stop along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, hit two female pedestrians, siblings aged 12 and 15, on their way back from school,” the statement read.
Hundeyin said the victims sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Orile-Agege General Hospital for treatment. Sadly, the 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries, while her sister was later transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for further medical care.
The Commissioner of Police, OlohundareJimoh, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations, speed limits, and safe driving practices.
“The Commissioner of Police commiserates with the bereaved family and assures that the police will ensure a speedy and conclusive investigation to bring the culprit to justice,” the statement added.
(PUNCH)