Man hospitalised after hit-and-run accident in Lagos

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An elderly man, Muhammad Bello, has been hospitalised after he was knocked down by a vehicle that fled the scene at Agbowa Community, inward Itoikin Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

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The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

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Oke-Osanyintolu stated that Bello sustained severe injuries, including suspected fractures to both legs, following the incident on Wednesday.

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He noted that the incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. after the agency received a distress call concerning an accident in the community.

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The PS added that the agency’s LRT Lion Squad stationed at Agbowa was dispatched to the scene and arrived within ten minutes.

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“Upon arrival, responders found an elderly man identified as Muhammad Bello lying by the roadside after being knocked down by a vehicle which fled the scene immediately after the incident,” he added.

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The PS noted that preliminary assessment by the agency’s paramedics revealed that the victim sustained severe injuries, including suspected fractures to both legs.

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He added that the victim was conveyed to the hospital for definitive medical care.

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Oke-Osanyintolu sympathised with the victim and urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules, conduct regular maintenance checks on their vehicles and exhibit responsibility and empathy towards other road users.

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He also encouraged members of the public to report emergencies promptly through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines for immediate response.

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