The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Tijani, inspected the site where a Lagos State University student was killed in a road accident. The visit, confirmed by police spokesperson Superintendent Abimbola Adebisi on Sunday night, involved senior officers and representatives of the LASU Students' Union. Adebisi said Tijani praised the students for maintaining order despite their loss and promised that the driver suspected of causing the crash would be charged in court on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Azeezat Abdul‑Rasheed, a 300‑level female student who was crushed by a vehicle at about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Igando area. A video posted on X by LASU student @Khennybass showed protesters confronting officers at the Area M Police Division in Idimu, accusing police of protecting the driver and demanding justice. The police command reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability and public safety, and offered condolences to the victim's family.
The swift pledge by Commissioner Fatai Tijani to bring the suspect before a court on Monday signals a rare moment of immediate police accountability in Lagos.
The promise comes after students publicly accused officers of shielding the driver, a claim amplified by a video that showed demonstrators storming the Idimu police division. Such accusations have heightened public scrutiny of police conduct, especially in a city where traffic fatalities are common and trust in law enforcement is fragile.
For ordinary Lagosians, the outcome could affect how quickly traffic offenders are prosecuted, influencing road safety perceptions among commuters and students alike. If the case proceeds as announced, it may restore some confidence among families who fear impunity.
The episode fits a broader pattern of civic pressure prompting rapid police responses, suggesting that organized student activism can still shape law‑enforcement actions in Nigeria.
