Eric Patrick
A yet-to-be-identified hit-and-run driver has reportedly killed a 12-year-old girl while leaving her sister injured.
First News learnt that the driver was speeding along the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane at Ogundare bus stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The girl was severely injured and was rushed to Orile Agege General Hospital, where she later passed away while receiving treatment on Monday.
However, her 15-year-old sister, also seriously injured, was later transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for further medical care.
The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement, and shared on his X.com handle on Tuesday.
Hundeyin in the statement said that the Lagos State Command called on road users, particularly motorists, to strictly comply with traffic rules, speed limits, and safe driving practices.
The statement read, “On Monday, February 24, 2025 at about 1535hrs, a yet-to-be-identified driver, while plying the BRT lane on high speed at Ogundare bus-stop along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, hit two female pedestrians, siblings aged 12 and 15, on their way back from school.
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“The accident victims sustained serious degrees of injuries and were quickly evacuated to Orile Agege General Hospital for treatment, where the 12-year-old sadly passed on while receiving treatment, while the other victim was later transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for further treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh while disclosing that a speedy, detailed and conclusive investigation has since commenced.”
“Meanwhile, CP Jimoh, on behalf of officers and men of the Command, commiserates with the family of the victims over the unfortunate incident and expresses confidence that the Command will get to the root of the matter and ensure justice is served.”