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The Lagos State Government has arrested a Bus Rapid Transit driver following the de.ath of a pedestrian, identified as, Elizabeth Fresh, who was knocked down by a high-capacity bus along the Airport Junction, Ikeja
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority confirmed that the fatal incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, and involved a bus operated by the Red and White Bus Operating Company under its regulation.
In a statement obtained by our corredpondent dated January 12, 2026, and signed by the Head of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, the authority said the driver fled the scene after the incident but was later apprehended and handed over to the police.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority confirmed that the fatal incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, and involved a bus operated by the Red and White Bus Operating Company under its regulation.
In a statement obtained by our corredpondent dated January 12, 2026, and signed by the Head of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, the authority said the driver fled the scene after the incident but was later apprehended and handed over to the police.