Driver who caused the death of three persons wanted by the police

The police in Lagos State have launched a manhunt for a driver who
allegedly caused an auto crash in which no fewer than three people
died, while five persons were injured.
The accident occurred on Saturday along the Ikorodu Road, near
Obanikoro bus stop after the brake of the driver's commercial bus
failed and crashed into a Volkswagen Golf car.
It was learnt that after the brake failure, the driver struggled to
drive the vehicle to safety, but veered into the median of the road
and rammed into the Volkwagen driven by one Muritala Ajani.
It was learnt that Ajani died on the spot, while two others lost
consciousness, and were feared dead. Five persons, including the bus
conductor, sustained injuries.
Firstclass Newsline learnt that the bus driver was driving on the BRT
lane to beat the traffic jam on the highway when the accident happened
around 11.30am.
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The name of the driver, who reportedly fled the scene, and those of
the injured had yet to be ascertained.
During a visit to the scene of the accident, our correspondent
observed that the two vehicles involved in the crash had been
evacuated, but blood stains, shards of glasses, pepper and effects of
the victims littered the road.
Cleaners working for the Lagos State Waste Management Agency were also
seen clearing the road.
A KAI official, Sakiru Taiwo, who was controlling the traffic, said
three persons died, adding that five others were rushed to a hospital.
Taiwo said, "The bus driver took to his heels immediately the incident
happened. Apart from the driver of the volkswagen, I saw two other
lifeless women lying on the road, while five passengers in the bus
were injured.
"The conductor was bleeding profusely. Policemen from the Anthony
Police Station and LASTMA officials were here to put things in order."
A cleaner, Mrs. Funmi Olayiwola, said a baby survived the accident
unhurt, but her mother sustained bruises in the leg.
She said, "My colleagues and I were resting at a nearby park when we
saw the bus jump to the other side of the road and hit an oncoming
car. A little girl and her mother were fortunate.
"The mother was slightly injured in the leg. The bus was moving on top
speed. If not, the accident would not have been that serious."
The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, DSP Kenneth
Nwosu, however, said one person died in the incident.
He added that the police had launched a manhunt for the runaway driver
so that he could face the consequence of his action.
He said, "There was a fatal motor accident along Ikorodu Road inward Yaba.
"A vehicle hit a Volkswagen Golf with registration no XT 463 APP,
driven by one Muritala Ajani. He died on the spot.
"His corpse has been deposited at the Mainland General Hospital
mortuary for autopsy."
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