Tragedy struck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Sunday following a high-profile event in Lagos, as one of the escort bikers attached to the convoy of the Senate President reportedly lost his life in a fatal road accident.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred shortly after the Senate President and members of his entourage departed the coronation ceremony of Seyi Tinubu. While the convoy was en route, one of the official escort bikers was said to have been involved in a serious accident along the busy expressway and died instantly at the scene.
Sources at the location disclosed that the lifeless body of the biker, along with the damaged motorcycle, was subsequently loaded into a Hilux vehicle within the convoy, after which the procession continued its journey. The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, as details surrounding the exact cause of the accident have not been officially confirmed.
As of the time of filing this report, no formal statement has been issued by the Office of the Senate President, the Nigeria Police Force, or any other relevant authority regarding the incident. The absence of an official response has sparked public concern and questions, particularly given the prominence of the individuals involved and the frequent occurrence of convoy-related accidents on major highways.
The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway is one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors and has long been associated with traffic congestion, speeding, and fatal accidents, especially involving official convoys and commercial vehicles.
Members of the public and civil society observers have called for transparency, urging authorities to promptly clarify the circumstances of the incident, formally acknowledge the loss, and outline any steps being taken to investigate the accident and support the deceased officer’s family.
Further developments are awaited as Nigerians look to security agencies and relevant government offices for an official account of the tragic incident.
