Nigeria: Lastma Official Kills Driver in Ejigbo

Lagos — THERE was palpable tension at Jakande area of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Lagos State on Monday when an official of the State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) allegedly killed a commercial bus driver for flouting traffic rule. The duo identity was unknown at press time.

Daily Champion learnt that the deceased was killed at Texaco filling station in the area. However, an angry mob pounced on the LASTMA staff and beat him to pulp, thinking he was dead.

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