In Lagos State, there has been reported serious disruption at the Third Mainland Bridge.
According to Prime 9ja Online, a hit-and-run driver reportedly hurt a police officer, causing commotion at Ilubinrin inward Simpson near the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
According to Prime 9ja Online, the incident led to gridlock on the bridge on Thursday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) released images of the policeman on its official Twitter account, displaying the bruising on his right hand and face.
The post reads, “[7: 30AM] #ThirdMainlandBridge #Accidentreport
“Report of a hit and run at Ilubinrin inward Simpson, this has led to a serious traffic backlog towards third mainland bridge.
“LASAMBUS has been informed for immediate intervention. More updates shortly.”
Reacting to the alleged attack, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, condemned the attack on the policeman regardless of the provocation.
Reacting to the pictures posted by LASTMA, Hundeyin said, “35 mins and just 7 retweets.
“Flip this, let it be a police van involved in a hit-and-run and watch the retweets increase exponentially.
“Same way the many daily good deeds of the police are shunned, giving the false impression it’s all about negativity and mediocrity.”