Truck Driver Fleeing Extortionists Kills Soldier in Lagos Accident

Tragedy occurred at Orile bus stop, Iganmu, Lagos on Tuesday, May 21, when a truck driver fleeing from extortionists crushed ayet-to-be-identified soldier to death.

The driver, who worked for a logistics company, was attempting to escape from some extortionists demanding money from commercial bus drivers when he accidentally ran over the soldier.

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A trader in the area described the horrific scene, said:

 "The truck's back tyre crushed the soldier's head. I couldn't bear to look at the body again." The driver tried to flee but was pursued by some soldiers who were with the deceased and eventually apprehended at Mile 2.

 The spokesperson for the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating:

"After the incident, the DPO of Orile Police Station and his men visited the scene and saw the soldier's body. The soldiers returned with the truck and driver but took them and the soldier's body back to their barracks."