The driver of the diesel tanker that overturned on the Apapa bridge, inward Mile 2, will be sanctioned following investigations into the incident.

 

This was disclosed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki.

 

A diesel-laden tanker had on Monday, Jan. 19, overturned on the bridge, spilling fuel on the road.

 

Residents were filmed at the scene, scooping diesel from the fallen tanker.

 

Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Bakare-Oki said investigations into the incident were being handled by the Nigeria Police Force.

 

He said: “It is the responsibility of the Nigerian police to investigate all accidents. I am very sure the investigations are ongoing now. I cannot preempt the decision of the investigation, but I can assure you the driver will not go unpunished.”

 

Bakare-Oki explained that emergency agencies acted swiftly to prevent further danger after the tanker was removed from the bridge.

 

“Immediately the tanker was removed, the whole area was cleared. Even the Lagos State Fire Service had to spend extra hours ensuring that they cleared all the spilled fuel in order to avert a fire incident,” he added.

 

When asked about the cause of the crash, the LASTMA boss said his agency was awaiting the outcome of police investigations, noting that no preliminary findings had been established by his team.

 

“We’ll await the decision of the police investigation,” he said, admitting that LASTMA had no initial conclusions on what led to the accident.