Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Man In Oyo

A yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man was killed after being knocked down by a hit-and-run vehicle at Orogun Bus Stop along the Ojoo/Iwo Road in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on Friday while the victim was attempting to cross the expressway, eyewitnesses told Punch on Saturday.

An eyewitness, identified simply as Iya Kadijat, said the driver sped off immediately after hitting the man, leaving him dead at the scene.

She said, “I was at the bus stop when the incident happened. I was waiting to board a commercial vehicle to General Gas Bus Stop, under the bridge before Iwo Road, when I suddenly heard a loud noise. The driver did not stop at all, while the man died immediately.

“I was so panicked, so I didn’t know what to do. I had to leave immediately in an available Micra taxi.”

Another eyewitness, who requested anonymity, said the victim had yet to be identified as residents in the area did not recognise him.

“Almost all the shops were closed at that time because of yesterday’s weather.

“This morning, we asked around the community and nobody knows him. So, we are calling on the authorities concerned to come and evacuate the corpse before it causes environmental hazards.

“We are also calling on the authorities concerned to announce on radio and television stations that whoever has a missing family member around Orogun/Agbowo, especially a man, should check the morgue of a nearby hospital,” NAIJAONPOINT said.

Reacting to the incident, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said he would contact the appropriate authorities to ensure the corpse was evacuated.