Tragedy unfolded in the Oshodi area of Lagos on Saturday when a 50-year-old man, identified simply as Emmanuel, was k!lled by a moving train.
The incident reportedly took place near Arena Shopping Mall in Oshodi.
The deceased’s sister, whose name remains unknown, told the police she received a phone call around 9 a.m. informing her that her older brother had been fatally struck by the train.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the Mosafejo Division was notified around 1:33 p.m., and a team of detectives was immediately dispatched to the scene.
Hundeyin also confirmed that the case has been transferred to the Railway Police Command in Ebute Metta for further investigation.
