A speeding vehicle along the Oremeji Bus Stop corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway fatally struck 43-year-old Lookman Raji on Sunday evening.
According to PUNCH Metro, an eyewitness account and a statement from the Ogun State Police Command on Monday revealed that the driver, whose identity remained unknown, struck the pedestrian at approximately 6:45 p.m.
An eyewitness at the Ibafo Divisional Police Headquarters, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, informed our correspondent that the deceased, a resident of Oremeji, was attempting to cross the expressway when a speeding vehicle struck him.
“The victim, Lookman Raji, a 43-year-old male resident of Toyin Oremeji Street, Ibafo, tragically died at the scene. The incident occurred as he attempted to cross the expressway without a clear view of oncoming traffic,” the eyewitness said, adding that the driver fled immediately after the accident.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Superintendent of Police Odutola Omolola, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Monday, stating, “Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the fleeing driver. The investigation remains active, and further updates will be shared as developments emerge.”
She revealed that the deceased’s body had been identified by his family and subsequently transported to Real Divine Touch Hospital in Ibafo.
Odutola added, “The Motor Traffic Division visited the accident scene, capturing photographs and creating a rough sketch map to assist with the investigation. Statements from witnesses are also being gathered to support efforts to locate the driver.
“Residents are advised to exercise caution when crossing highways and are encouraged to report any information that could help identify the vehicle involved in the incident.”
A similar fatal hit-and-run accident occurred near the Kara Bus Stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Boxing Day, resulting in the death of two male pedestrians.
According to a report by PUNCH Metro last Friday, the victims were attempting to cross the expressway without exercising proper caution when they were hit by unidentified vehicles.
