Rapper M.I tweets to save a life

During the early hours of Saturday, October 13, 2012, Chocolate City rapper, M.I came across a gruesome accident along Ikorodu road, Lagos, involving four people, and called for help via the social media twitter. The rapper was on his way back from Club Octopus, the venue of the Hennessy Artistry event, where he performed alongside Naeto C.

The rapper tweeted, "I'm presently at the scene of a serious accident…We have been here for almost an hour.. And no rescue service!!! Any one that can help. Opposite Obanikoro estate on Ikorodu road. One passenger looks like they are still alive and can make it.. But we need towing trucks and jaws of life to save him… Pls help. At least 3 girls dead, the driver still alive'.

The rapper,  was still there when the emergency services arrived, and saw them pull out one of the passengers "One girl has been removed from the car and is dead… Pretty young girl.. My God…" He Tweeted.... continue reading The damaged car was a white Toyota Camry with plate number, TF787KJA with only two survivors out of the four passengers. They were all taken to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre. A doctor in the hospital, speaking anonymously, claimed that only one victim was admitted and has been responding to treatment.

Although no one could say for sure what the cause of the accident of the accident was, a few of the onlookers assumed it was a case of either over speeding, drink-driving or both, as they suspect the victims could have been coming from a club.

Reports from his team reveal that although the artiste found the sight shocking, he tweeted, "Final words. I'm home now.. The car had three people.. Two girls who passed away and one guy (the driver) who survived..."

He also had a few words for drivers, which he shared on twitter: "Pls, people drive safely home, buckle up for safety and do not drink and drive. Also don't let your drunk friends drive. "

 

Wise words, and as they say, 'A WORD IS ENOUGH FOR THE WISE'.