Lagos Tragedy: LASG Director Killed in Auto Crash Days Before Retirement and 60th Birthday

A tragic incident has profoundly shaken the Lagos State civil service community as Mrs. Serifat Olubukola Talabi, an esteemed senior official, lost her life in a horrific auto accident just four days before her planned retirement and milestone 60th birthday celebration.

Mrs. Talabi, who held the position of Director of Procurement at the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), was reportedly knocked down by a vehicle on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The accident occurred while she was attempting to cross the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) camp in Ibafo, Ogun State. The incident has elicited shock and sorrow across government circles and the wider community, with many describing her sudden death as a cruel twist of fate.

According to reports, Mrs. Talabi had been eagerly preparing for her retirement, scheduled for October 22, 2025, and her comprehensive celebration of a decade of service coupled with her 60th birthday. Invitation cards for her “Thanksgiving Retirement and 60th Birthday” event had already been circulated among colleagues, friends, and family members. The grand celebration was to take place at the NERDC Conference Centre, located on NERDC Road, adjacent to the Fela Shrine in Ikeja, Lagos.

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Details surrounding her death reveal that the incident occurred near the RCCG camp in Ibafo, Ogun State, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash. The family has announced her funeral arrangements, which include a wake held on October 23 and her burial scheduled for October 24, both taking place at Ibafo.

Tributes have poured in from various departments of Lagos State Government, with colleagues, friends, and officials mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant whose life was tragically cut short days before what was intended to be a milestone achievement. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials expressed their condolences, emphasizing the importance of road safety and caution in such high-risk areas.

As investigations continue into the circumstances of her death, the Lagos community mourns the loss of Mrs. Serifat Olubukola Talabi, whose contributions to public service will always be remembered. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers faced by pedestrians on busy expressways and the imperative need for improved safety measures to prevent such heart-wrenching tragedies in the future.