The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has announced that they will be pressing 16 charges against Oluwaseun Osibanjo, the driver of the BRT bus that collided with a moving train in Lagos, Nigeria. The charges include manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm. The tragic incident occurred on March 9, 2023, at the PWD railway crossing in Ikeja when the staff bus collided with a train. The train dragged the bus and its passengers along the tracks until it came to a halt at Sogunle, a suburb of Ikeja. Six Lagos State Government staff and passengers of the train died in the collision, while 96 others were injured to varying degrees.
In a statement released on Friday by the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Grace Alo, it was disclosed that the BRT driver is faced with 16-count charges. The Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) had reviewed the case file and found a prima facie case of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm against the driver of the Staff bu
The statement further explained that the BRT driver will be charged with 6 counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of grievous bodily harm, which are contrary to Sections 224 and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 201
The Office of the DPP will promptly file charges against the driver, but his appearance before the Ikeja High Court for trial will be postponed until he has completely recovered from the severe injuries sustained during the acciden
The collision has raised concerns about safety measures and regulations regarding the operation of the BRT bus system and train transportation in Lagos.t.5.s.
