The tragic incident near Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos, claimed the life of a female army officer and left 18 others severely injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed into military personnel during their bi-annual route march.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver, who appeared intoxicated, lost control of the vehicle, striking over 100 soldiers and civilians around 7 a.m. The impact caused the officer to somersault, while others suffered broken arms and legs.
Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the incident, stating that the deceased’s body has been taken to a mortuary, and the injured are receiving treatment at the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Yaba.
Eyewitnesses at the scene of the tragic accident near Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos, described the incident as harrowing, confirming that the deceased was a senior officer.
Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, confirmed that the accident resulted in the death of a soldier, while others sustained injuries. The victim’s remains have been deposited in a mortuary, and the injured personnel are receiving treatment at the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Yaba.
A woman at the NAEME Officer’s Mess, Marda Barracks, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity, identified the deceased as a lieutenant colonel and noted that several other soldiers were injured in the incident.#newsafro_
