A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a pedestrian, identified as Auwalu Abdulkadir.
The accident occurred at about 2:05 p.m. on Friday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
DAILY POST learnt that the accident involved a Kia commercial bus registered as LAGOS MUS 200 YE, whose driver—yet to be identified—was traveling against traffic when one of the vehicle’s tyres detached while in motion.
The rolling tyre struck the victim, a truck driver from Kano State, who died instantly at Kara Under Bridge.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, told DAILY POST on Saturday that the driver of the Kia bus fled, abandoning the vehicle.
Odutola said, “The divisional police officer has reported a tragic accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, Auwalu Abdulkadir, after a tyre detached from a moving vehicle and struck him at Kara Under Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on February 21, 2025, at about 1405 hrs.
“The accident involved a Kia commercial bus (Reg. No. LAGOS MUS 200 YE), whose driver—yet to be identified—was traveling against traffic when one of the vehicle’s tyres detached while in motion.
“The rolling tyre fatally struck Auwalu Abdulkadir, a truck driver from Kano State, who died instantly at the scene. Following the incident, the driver of the Kia bus fled, abandoning the vehicle.”
She noted that the abandoned bus was towed to the police station for safekeeping and further inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).
Odutola revealed that the body of the deceased has been deposited at Real Divine Touch Mortuary, and efforts are underway to locate and arrest the fleeing driver.
She added, “The heavy presence of policemen further assisted in clearing the obstruction and ensuring the free flow of traffic, and the body of the deceased has been deposited at Real Divine Touch Mortuary.
“Ibafo police officers from the Motor Traffic Division (MOTOPOL) responded promptly to the scene, documented evidence, and conducted a preliminary investigation, including taking photographs and drawing a rough sketch map of the accident site.”
Meanwhile, the Command urged all motorists to adhere to traffic regulations and ensure proper vehicle maintenance to prevent such tragic accidents.