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

The fatal incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on Friday as the victim attempted to cross the expressway, according to eyewitnesses who spoke on Saturday.

Witnesses said the driver failed to stop after hitting the pedestrian and immediately fled the scene.

Residents Call for Evacuation, Identification of Victim

An eyewitness, who identified herself only as Iya Kadijat, said she was waiting for a commercial vehicle to General Gas Bus Stop, beneath the Iwo Road bridge, when the incident occurred.

“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,” she said.

Another resident, who requested anonymity, said most businesses in the area had already closed because of Friday’s weather, leaving few people around when the accident happened.

“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,” the witness said.

Police Respond

Reacting to the incident, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said he would contact the appropriate authorities to ensure the victim’s body is evacuated from the scene.