HAPPENING NOW! Female Asthmatic Passenger Gasps for Breath as Enugu MOT Clashes with Peace Mass Transit Bus [VIDEOS]

 

Viral videos have surfaced on social media showing a middle-aged woman, whose identity is being withheld, struggling to breathe after a dramatic clash between Enugu State Ministry of Transport (MOT) officials and a Peace Mass Transit bus. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the WAEC bus stop in Enugu metropolis.

The woman, an asthmatic passenger, had boarded the Peace Mass Transit bus, identified by the code number "PMT 1896," from Aba. The bus, with registration number "ENU 51YZ," was arriving in Enugu when the altercation unfolded. According to eyewitness reports, the Peace Mass Transit bus allegedly violated traffic laws at the Agric Bank Junction. This prompted MOT operatives to give chase, pursuing the bus to the WAEC roundabout. In the ensuing chaos, the Peace Mass Transit bus nearly collided with oncoming traffic, exacerbating the tension. The incident took place around 3:30 pm.

The heightened stress from the incident triggered the woman's asthma, causing her to gasp for breath and cry out for her inhaler. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that she passed out briefly but was quickly revived. Despite the revival, the woman continued to struggle for air, prompting bystanders to scramble in search of an inhaler to stabilize her condition.

This alarming incident has sparked a conversation about the importance of adhering to traffic laws and the urgent need for responsible behavior from both motorists and traffic enforcement officers. The dramatic events at the WAEC bus stop highlight the potential dangers posed by high-speed chases and the dire consequences they can have on innocent passengers.

The masses who gathered at the scene expressed their outrage and concern over the manner in which the traffic officers handled the situation. Many complained bitterly about the aggressive tactics employed by the MOT officials, arguing that such actions could easily result in tragic outcomes, particularly for vulnerable individuals like the asthmatic woman.

“This case has proved that there is a need to always observe traffic laws,” one bystander remarked, emphasizing the collective responsibility of road users to maintain safety. Another added, “While the activities of traffic enforcers should be strictly monitored to avoid incidents that can cost human life.”

The incident calls for a reassessment of traffic enforcement strategies to ensure they do not endanger the lives of passengers and other road users. It also underscores the necessity for traffic officers to exercise caution and prioritize the well-being of individuals during their operations. While the videos continue to circulate and public outrage grows, it remains to be seen what measures will be taken by the Enugu State authorities to address the concerns raised and prevent future occurrences of such hazardous situations on the roads.