A hit-and-run driver has claimed the life of Mrs. Ojo Mojisola Idowu, a resident of the Alakia Isebo community in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The tragedy has left the community in shock and mourning, while also renewing calls for enhanced traffic measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
The incident occurred around 9:00 pm on a recent evening when Mrs. Idowu was walking home from a nearby shop. Eyewitnesses reported that a speeding vehicle struck the woman, running over her head with full force. Passers-by rushed to her aid and took her to the hospital, but the woman succumbed to her severe head injuries before receiving medical treatment.
“The incident happened due to the driver’s reckless speeding,” said one anonymous witness. “Efforts were made to rescue her, but it was too late.”
The Alakia community was left in a state of shock and grief upon receiving the news of Mrs. Idowu’s tragic passing. Residents expressed outrage and sorrow over the brutal loss of life, calling for action to apprehend the driver responsible and to improve road safety in the area.
“The painful exit of our mother is a loss not just to the family, but to the entire community,” said the eldest son, Mr. Stephen Ojo. His brother, Kehinde Joshua Ojo, also expressed the deep void created by the sudden loss of their beloved mother, and urged the security authorities to swiftly bring the perpetrator to justice.
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the incident, appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the hit-and-run driver and the vehicle involved.
Mr. D. Clement, the younger brother of the deceased, also called on the relevant authorities to expedite actions and ensure the driver is held accountable for the tragic consequences of their reckless actions.
The Alakia community has rallied around the grieving family, offering support and condolences during this difficult time. They have also renewed calls for increased measures to improve road safety and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
Mrs. Idowu has since been laid to rest by her family, who is left to mourn the sudden and devastating loss of their loved one. The community’s demands for justice and enhanced road safety measures aim to honor the memory of Mrs. Idowu and prevent similar senseless deaths in the Ibadan region.
