Manslaughter: DPP Says Driver Has Case To Answer

[Shola Sholaz]

The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has established a case of reckless and dangerous driving causing death, against one Yinusa Ganiyu, a driver.
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An advice by the DPP to a Surulere Chief Magistrates' Court, Lagos on Wednesday showed that a prima facie case was established against Ganiyu, 34.
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The report stated that the accused hit a bus from behind, causing two passengers, including the driver of the bus and the deceased to sustained injuries.
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The report said that the injury sustained by one Alhaji Muda Oyebanji, 68, led to his death.
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It stated that the accused was not focused in his driving and that he lost control of the vehicle, causing the accident.
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The report adviced that the accused should be prosecuted for reckless and dangerous driving and for causing death.
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the accused who was first arraigned on Oct. 19, is facing a two-count charge before the court.

[Folami David]

That is why wreckless driving is still a problem in this country.
Bad Roads can be blamed too