On March 9, a staff bus belonging to the Lagos State Government was involved in a collision with a train at the PWD railway crossing in Ikeja, Lagos.
The driver of the bus, Oluwaseun Osinbajo, was immediately arrested and handed over to the police for investigation and possible prosecution. The incident resulted in the death of six individuals, while 96 others sustained injuries and were hospitalized across government hospitals in the state.
Following an investigation into the collision, the Lagos State Government has announced its intention to charge Osinbajo with manslaughter. The case has been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for further legal action, according to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice.
Lawal said: “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.
