Officers of the newly inaugurated 24-hour Night Operations Squad of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have responded promptly to a fatal lone crash that claimed the life of a motorist suspected to be driving under the influence of alcohol in the Surulere area of Lagos.
The incident occurred late on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at about 11:45 p.m., near the Alaka Under Bridge inward Iponri, when a navy-blue Toyota Camry with registration number EKY 311 GK reportedly lost control at high speed and somersaulted several times.
Preliminary investigation by LASTMA revealed that the driver was intoxicated, which impaired his ability to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal crash. The motorist was confirmed dead at the scene.
According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA, officers from the agency’s night patrol team swiftly arrived at the scene, secured the area to prevent further incidents, and notified officers from the Bode Thomas Police Division for proper documentation.
“The deceased’s body was later released to his wife and family members, who were contacted through his mobile phone recovered from the wreckage,” Adebayo stated.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy to the bereaved family, describing the crash as “a tragic yet sobering reminder of the fatal consequences of intoxicated driving.”
He urged motorists to remain vigilant and responsible, particularly during the Ember Months when traffic volume and accident risks are usually higher.
Bakare-Oki further reiterated the agency’s commitment to sustained public enlightenment, strict enforcement, and rapid emergency response in ensuring safer roads across Lagos State
