Lagos CP visits crash scene, assures justice over LASU student’s death
News Lagos CP visits crash scene, assures justice over LASU student’s death Published on April 13, 2026 By Sunday Dennis googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has visited the scene of the road accident that claimed the life of a student of Lagos State University, assuring that justice will be pursued in the case. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday night by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi. According to the statement, the police commissioner, accompanied by senior officers, conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the accident scene as part of ongoing investigations. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); During the visit, the police team also interacted with representatives of the university’s Students’ Union, addressing their concerns over the incident. Adebisi noted that Tijani commended the students for maintaining calm and demonstrating restraint despite the emotional impact of losing one of their colleagues. She added that the commissioner assured the students that the driver involved in the incident would be arraigned in court on Monday to face prosecution. The spokesperson reiterated the command’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of lives across the state. She also extended condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of her soul. The visit follows the death of a 300-level student, Azeezat Abdul-Rasheed, who was fatally struck by a vehicle at about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Igando area of Lagos. In reaction to the incident, a video shared on X by a student identified as @Khennybass showed a group of students protesting at the Area M Police Division in Idimu. The students alleged that officers were attempting to shield the driver involved in the crash and called for justice for their late colleague. Don't Miss IPCR, JSPCACC begin effort to deepen peace, tackle corruption in Jigawa You may like Police dismiss cult clash rumours in Lagos, boost security in affected areas Lagos trains teachers on artificial intelligence, digital learning Suspected cult leader assassinated in Lagos Police nab suspect linked to job interview scam in Lagos Lagos Govt rescues child allegedly abandoned over witchcraft claims Lagos PDP warns against one-party system, criticises APC governance