Train Crash: Sanwo-Olu Suspends Campaigns

Following the Thursday accident involving a train and a Lagos State BRT staff bus in Shogunle area of Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended political campaigns.

Sanwo-Olu further ordered the national flags to be flown at half-mast to commensurate the victims of the train crash.

According to reports two persons were confirmed dead with several others injured.

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The Chief Press Secretary to Sanwoolu, Gboyega Akosile made the declaration via his Twitter handle.

He said, “Breaking: Gov @jidesanwoolu suspends campaigns, enjoins others to show the true spirit of Lagos. He thanks all medical personnel and other officials who responded promptly to the incident.

“Gov directs flags be flown at half mast and workers to observe a half day of work tomorrow.”

Breaking: Gov @jidesanwoolu suspends campaigns, enjoins others to show the true spirit of Lagos. He thanks all medical personnel and other officials who responded promptly to the incident. Gov directs flags be flown at half mast and workers to observe half day of work tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/7Y9bfmoq6p

— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) March 9, 2023