The Lagos ministry of justice is set to prosecute Oluwaseun
Osinbajo, the driver of the BRT bus that collided with a moving train in the
state.
On March 9, a train collided with a Lagos staff bus, killing
six people and injuring many of the state workers.
In a statement on Friday, Grace Alo, director of public
affairs in the ministry, said a case of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm
has been established against the driver.
“The horrific incident which involved a LASG staff heading
to work in the staff bus and passengers of the train resulted in 6 fatalities
with about 96 others with various degrees of injuries,” the statement reads.
“The injured victims
were hospitalized across many Government Hospitals in the State.
“The driver of the staff bus on the fateful day was
apprehended and handed over to the Police for investigation and possible
prosecution by the State.
“At the end of investigation, the casefile was forwarded to
the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) for further statutory actions.
“Upon the receipt and
review of the case file by the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), a prima
facie case of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm were disclosed against the
driver of the Staff bus.
“Accordingly, he is to be charged with 6 counts of
manslaughter and 10 counts of grievous bodily harm.
“Both offences are contrary to Sections 224 and 245 of the
Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.”
Alo added that the office of the DPP would immediately file
charges against the driver.
However, the driver’s arraignment before the Ikeja high
court would be delayed until he is fully fit to stand trial, having sustained
serious injuries during the accident.
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