31st January, 2025
By Oladapo Udom
The Nigerian Army has confirmed a tragic accident involving a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a unit of soldiers during their route march in Lagos State.
The incident involved troops 81 Division of the Nigerian Army.
Friday rammed into the soldiers around the Myoung Barracks Army Sports Camp in Lagos on training exercise.
Unconfirmed reports said some soldiers sustained injuries while the car had been vandalised by aggrieved persons.
Some reports indicated that some soldiers were crushed to death in the incident.
The Division’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni confirmed the unfortunate incident in a telephone interview on Friday in Lagos.
Reports indicated that a car driven by a suspected drunk driver, early
According to him, the sad incident is confirmed, but investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the damage caused by the accident.
“Full details will come later,” Ayeni said.
