Tragedy Strikes : Suspected Drunk Driver Kills 4 Soldiers, Injures Others

Tragedy struck in the Morocco area of Shomolu, Lagos, as a speeding driver reportedly plowed into a group of soldiers from Myoung Barracks, leaving four feared dead and several others injured.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday while the soldiers were on their routine monthly road jog outside the barracks.

According to eyewitnesses, the driver, along with two other young men, was in a Toyota vehicle traveling at high speed when he lost control and crashed into the soldiers.

Priscilla, a resident of the area, described the aftermath as chaotic. She recounted how the vehicle’s occupants attempted to flee but were quickly overpowered by an enraged crowd.

In the heat of the moment, the trio was reportedly beaten severely, and their vehicle was vandalized before authorities arrived at the scene.

“The incident happened in the early hours of this morning when the soldiers were doing their monthly morning road walk when the young men rammed into the soldiers in front of the barracks.

“Four of the soldiers were dead, and many of them were seriously injured. After the incident, the boys attempted to run away but were apprehended and mercilessly beaten to a stupor while their vehicle was vandalised. Also, one of the boys was stabbed by the soldiers.

The incident has reportedly sparked tension in the area, with residents fearing possible repercussions.