A bus driver in Lagos State set himself on fire in what appears to have been an attempt to also harm LASTMA officers who allegedly tried to illegally arrest him and impound his vehicle.
The shocking incident unfolded when the bus driver, faced with the threat of arrest by the officials, resorted to self-ignition, setting himself on fire. The act also inadvertently resulted in the injury of some LASTMA officers who were nearby during the event. The details of the incident were shared online by a witness on X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread reactions and concern among viewers. The video, which quickly gained traction online, showed the terrifying moment, leaving many in disbelief over the driver’s actions and the chaotic situation that unfolded.
According to the witness, the driver, likely overwhelmed by the prospect of arrest and the implications it would have on his livelihood, ignited himself in an attempt to resist the arrest. The flames, however, spread and affected some of the LASTMA officers who were attempting to carry out the operation. The incident raised numerous concerns, especially because of the volatile environment in which it occurred, with tankers carrying fuel passing through the area, raising fears of a more catastrophic disaster.
As the video of the horrific moment went viral, a flood of reactions poured in, with many viewers expressing both shock and concern about the driver’s actions, as well as the broader implications of the situation. Some commented on the risk of explosion due to the presence of fuel tankers, while others reflected on the harshness of the laws surrounding vehicle impoundment in Lagos. Below are some reactions shared on social media platforms:
@0ldirtyfrench: “Bro the kind explosion wey for sup there with those incoming tankers.”
@super_rabs: “The laws of impounding commercial vehicles in Lagos should be look into, the laws are hash. I took Uber from island to the airport last year & this driver was scared as hell to be arrested for any driving offense. I told him in Kano it’s not like this. Dude told me lots stories.”
@NemeremNjoku: “That could’ve been a grieve disaster considering the fact that there were fuel tankers passing.”
@i_jandor: “Oh my God…. Things dey happen…ooo. But this is not right… He could have k!lled himself in the process.”
@Mickyiv4: “Nigerians will do all these & kpai themselves but will never take this sort of risk or measures against terrible leaders that enabled this.”
@SegunOladejo_: “Away from the atrocities in the video, I think most Nigerians especially Lagosians need brain evaluation, imagine people are on fire and nobody moved to help and the person recording was even laughing. Haaa nkan ti se wa o.”
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