The driver of the Lagos staff bus, Oluwaseun Osinbajo is to face trial at the Lagos State High court for manslaughter.
The PunchMetro had published that on the 9th of March 2023, A BRT bus which had a staff of the state government on board had a collision at the PWD railway crossing in Ikeja, the state capital.
The bus was then dragged by the train which eventually came to a stop in the Sogunle area of the state.
Six people were confirmed dead and 96 others were injured and hospitalised across government hospitals in the state.
The driver of the bus, Osibanjo was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police for investigation and possible prosecution by the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director, of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, at the end of the investigation, findings were forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for further statutory actions.
“Upon the receipt and review of the case file by the DPP, a prima facie case of manslaughter, and grievous body harm was disclosed against the driver of the staff bus. Accordingly, he is to be charged with six counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of grievous body harm. Both offences are contrary to Sections 224 and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
“The Office of the DPP will immediately file charges against the driver. However, his arraignment before the High Court of Lagos State shall be delayed until he is fully fit to stand trial, having sustained serious injuries during the accident,” the statement read
