Chaos in Lagos: Speeding Car Plows into Soldiers During Drill, Leaving 20 Injured
LAGOS — At least 20 soldiers were left seriously injured on Friday morning when a speeding vehicle rammed into them during a routine drill near Myoung Barracks in the Yaba area of Lagos.
The shocking incident occurred just outside the barracks as a column of soldiers marched in formation. Eyewitnesses reported that the car, a battered Toyota, was moving at full speed when it struck the troops.
According to sources within the barracks, the vehicle had three occupants, and the driver was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the crash. One of the passengers fled the scene, while the remaining two were quickly apprehended and severely beaten by enraged soldiers.
Inside the barracks, the wrecked Toyota remained parked as soldiers gathered in hushed discussions over the ordeal. Meanwhile, the injured troops are receiving urgent medical attention at the military hospital within the facility. Some soldiers were spotted limping outside the hospital as concerned colleagues formed small groups nearby.
While reports indicate that over 20 soldiers sustained injuries, it remains unclear if there were any fatalities. Military authorities have yet to provide an official statement on the matter. When contacted, Onyema Nwachukwu, the Nigerian Army spokesperson, did not respond to calls or text messages.
As of the time of this report, top military officials at the barracks have remained tight-lipped, directing all inquiries to the military headquarters.
