Tears as Fashola donates flat to widow of LASTMA victim

By OLASUNKANMI AKONI & MONSUR OLOWOOPEJO
LAGOS—Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, Tuesday, commissioned an 80-unit Hon Olaitan Mustapha and Mrs. Adetoun Mustapha Millennium Housing Estate, Ojokoro Phase II, Lagos, noting that the 2011 Tenancy Law is not a substitute for affordable housing in the state.

Highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of keys to one of the flats at the housing estate to Mrs Mary Igbokwe, whose husband, Mr. Benjamin Igbokwe, was killed by men of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, last year.

Igbokwe, a commercial driver and father of nine, was killed by overzealous officials of LASTMA and was given jungle justice.

Amidst tears, his son Somtochukwu, recounted his late dad’s ordeal.

Mary thanked the governor for his kind gesture and also urged the government to assist in the upkeep of the nine children.

The governor promised to assist in sponsoring the children’s education.