About four passengers, including a woman and her two children, have been reported dead after a yet-to-be-identified police officer dragged the steering wheel of a vehicle while in motion.
The incident occurred at the Ago Palace Way of Okota in Lagos State.
The incident occurred when the driver attempted to escape while he was being taken to the police station in the area.
The car hit a tricycle (keke) and all the passengers in the tricycle, including the woman and her two children, died.
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The Lagos State Police Command has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, an eyewitness who disclosed on X said: “Something happened in my area this morning. A driver was arrested by the police, and one of them got into his car, while the others followed, on the way to the station, at the Okota roundabout, the driver decided to play a fast one and diverted to another way.
“While in motion, the policeman and driver began to contest for the steering wheel. Eventually, they both lost control, and the car hit a tricycle (keke). In the tricycle, A woman with her two kids and the rider. All of them died. May their soul Rest In Peace.”
