Female Street Sweeper Killed by Reckless Driver in Lagos Traffic

A female street sweeper lost her life in Lagos on December 17 after being struck by a reckless driver reversing unlawfully along Meran Road. The driver fled the scene but was intercepted and arrested by LASTMA officials.

The incident, condemned by Olalekan Bakar Oki of LASTMA, highlights the dangers faced by sanitation workers. The driver's actions were described as a serious traffic violation, leading to a warning to motorists against reckless conduct in Lagos.

The swift response by security officials prevented a breakdown of public order at the scene.