At Lagos State Ministry of Justice has announced plans to prosecute Oluwaseun Osibanjo, the driver of the BRT bus that collided with a moving train in Lagos.
The state government will try Mr. Osinbajo on a 16-count charge of murder and causing grievous bodily harm.
This was made known in a statement on Friday by Grace Alo, director of public affairs in the ministry.
On March 9, six people were confirmed dead in an accident involving a moving train and a Lagos State staff bus at PWD/Sogunle, Ikeja.
The crash left more than 90 passengers injured.
“The driver of the staff bus that day (Mr. Oluwaseun Osibanjo) was arrested and handed over to the Police for investigation and possible prosecution by the State. At the end of the investigation, the case file was forwarded to the DPP for further statutory action,” the statement said.
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“After receiving and reviewing the case file by the DPP, a prima facie case of Manslaughter, and Grievous Body Harm was disclosed to the staff bus driver. Therefore, he will be charged with six counts of Murder and 10 counts of grievous bodily harm.
“The two offenses contravene Sections 224 and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The DPP’s office will immediately lay charges against the Driver.”
Mrs. Alo said the court will be adjourned until the driver can be tried, as he also sustained serious injuries in the accident.
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