Police probe alleged killing of three by teenage driver
The Lagos State Police Command has said the teenager responsible for the fatal crash at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge toll gate in Lagos State in the early hours of Monday will be invited for questioning after he recovers in the hospital.
The accident, which occurred around 1:00 am on Monday, involved two cars carrying approximately eight people. Three young individuals however died on the spot.
A social media user, Dr Love #Drweloveu, who shared details of the incident on Monday via X, said, “18-year-old driver killed 3 of his friends in the accident. Police arrested the remaining 2 survivors. The driver was about 18 years old and without a driver’s licence.”
“Two died on the spot, and one passed away a few minutes after being pulled from the wrecked car,” Dr Love reported.
