A
traffic tragedy in which three school pupils were killed in an auto-accident
early today on the Lekki-Epe Expreswway, in Lagos, western Nigeria, has created
an unprecedented traffic gridlock on the usually busy highway.
The
tragedy led to a spontaneous protest by residents nearby and Area Boys. The
protesters blocked the entire expressway, making passage in both directions,
impossible.
The
pupils were trying to cross the road from one side to the other.
A
traffic gridlock stretching over 10 kilometres has built up on the road, on the
way to Epe, trapping thousands of motorists going to work. A similar gridlock
is also on the other side.
Efforts
by the police to clear the road has been fiercely resisted by the hoodlums and
protesters. Police shot into the air to scare away the protesters, all in vain.
There were even shooting exchanges between the hoodlums and the police. An
unconfirmed report said one of the protesters was shot dead by the police
exacerbating the anger of the community.
Protesters also resisted the attempt
by the police to evacuate the killed pupils and the vehicles involved in the
accident.
So sad. Parents losing children. My God!!!!
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