Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Woman's Life in Abeokuta
A devastating incident occurred in Abeokuta on Monday night when a woman identified as Kehinde Adewummi was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle believed to be driven by an internet fraudster, commonly known as a Yahoo boy.
The tragic event took place around 8 pm opposite the Renewed MKO Abiola Sporting Arena in Kuto, Abeokuta. Eyewitnesses reported that the victim's body was severely damaged, with some parts scattered on the road surface.
Eyewitness Account and Suspicious Circumstances
According to witnesses at the scene, the driver immediately fled after hitting the woman, who was returning to her home at Laderin after completing her day's work. The witness suggested a disturbing motive behind the incident.
"A woman hawking goods for market women at Kuto was knocked down by a speeding Yahoo boy around eight in the night," the eyewitness stated. "The woman lives at Laderin and was going home before the Yahoo boy used his car to kill her. And I think those boys are finding every means to renew their money ritual, especially during the Ember months period."
The victim's remains were later collected and placed in a sack before being removed from the roadway by emergency responders.
Separate Fatal Accident on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
In a related development, TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed another fatal road accident that occurred on Wednesday along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The crash involved a Blue Man Diesel truck with registration number EPE 513 YJ and a red BAJAJ Boxer motorcycle registered as WDE 403 VQ. The incident took place at Iyana-Ologbo, resulting in one fatality.
Akinbiyi explained that excessive speed by the truck driver caused the collision, with the larger vehicle hitting the motorcycle from behind. Two people were involved in the crash, and one male adult died instantly at the scene.
The deceased's body has been transported to the morgue at Ifo General Hospital for proper preservation and identification.
Additional Crime Incident in Ogun State
In another disturbing development, Ogun State police arrested a motorcyclist, Godonu Lowe, for allegedly transporting a fresh corpse suspected to be his wife's body to an unknown location.
The suspect, a resident of Omolende Village, was intercepted by police officers during a stop-and-search operation in Ilaro on Wednesday at approximately 1:05 pm.
Police Public Relations Officer SP Omolola Odutola confirmed the arrest, noting that the DPO received intelligence about a man fleeing the community with a woman's corpse on his motorcycle.
These consecutive incidents highlight growing concerns about public safety and criminal activities in Ogun State, particularly as the year approaches its end.
