Hit and run driver kills man in Ibadan — OYRTMA boss

A hit and run driver on Friday evening killed a middle-aged man in Challenge area of Ibadan, Oyo State on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway.

This was contained in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan by Dr. Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority.

It indicated that the victim was believed to have crossed the express road unaware  of the oncoming vehicle that eventually crushed him.

Fagbemi said the Special Rescue Team of OYRTMA had taken the corpse of the deceased to the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary.

He called on the general public to notify any family searching for a missing middle-aged man to visit the hospital mortuary.

He said: “This kind of incident remains quite unfortunate and highly regrettable.

“It is pertinent we reiterate the commitment of the Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to the safety and protection of lives and property of indigenes and residents of the state.

“Similarly, we advise drivers to take cognisance of pedestrians crossing the highways in order to help reduce cases of this nature.

“Also, members of the public shouldn’t be afraid to help rescue any of such victims seen on the roads even before the arrival of relevant agencies.”