On Friday, a violent incident erupted at the Ogolonto Bus Stop on Ikorodu Road in Lagos State when a mob set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle on fire after a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist. The angry crowd also attacked the BRT driver before police officers and members of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps intervened.
Witnesses say the driver was rescued by the authorities after the mob began pelting the bus with petrol and setting it ablaze. The incident followed a tragic accident in which a motorcyclist was crushed, prompting the crowd’s violent response.
Police and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps arrived quickly, dispersing the mob and securing the scene. The BRT operator has not yet issued a statement regarding the damage to the vehicle or the status of the driver.
This episode highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and public reaction to traffic incidents in Lagos, where the BRT system is a key component of the city’s public transport network.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
