LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – An auto crash has claimed the lives of two siblings, Abibu Bello, 17 and his brother, Bolaji, 14, leaving a third person injured in Iyewa Street, Isolo Area of Lagos State.
It was gathered that the female driver, of a sports utility vehicle, had left a hairdressing salon in the area and was driving somewhere within the area when she lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a building where the siblings were playing.
A resident, who pleaded anonymity, said the victims were children of a politician in the area.
He said, “The incident happened around 7.40pm. The vehicle first crashed into a kiosk in front of the building before crashing into the building.
“Two of the three children died on the spot. Their father is a popular politician in the area. The third victim among them is the son of his neighbour. His legs were broken and he is receiving treatment at the Isolo General Hospital.”
According to reports, a delegation led by Bayo Olasoju, the Chairman of the Isolo Local Government Area, inspected the scene as sympathizers surrounded the area.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident.
He said, “Three persons were involved in the incident. Two of them died and the other one was injured. The driver of the vehicle is receiving treatment in the hospital.”
