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4 Feared Dead As Driver Rams Into Jogging Soldiers

By Benjamin Abioye

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Driver Kills Military Joggers Lagos

A tragic accident occurred in the Morocco area of Shomolu, Lagos, when a speeding driver crashed into a group of soldiers from Myoung Barracks who were out jogging. Reports indicate that four soldiers are feared dead, while several others sustained serious injuries.

The incident took place in the early hours of Friday as the soldiers were on their monthly jogging programme outside the barracks. According to witnesses, the driver, who was in a Toyota vehicle with two other young men, lost control and rammed into the jogging soldiers.

An eyewitness, Priscilla, who lives nearby, described the scene as chaotic. She recounted that after the accident, the vehicle’s occupants attempted to escape but were quickly caught by an angry crowd.

“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 caused panic among the residents in the area,” Priscilla stated.

The situation has created significant tension in the neighborhood, with residents fearing possible repercussions from the tragic event.

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