By Thompson Yamput
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi has confirmed the killing of a female lecturer by a hit and run articulated vehicle (Truck) in the State.
Mr Tenimu Etuku, FRSC Sector Commander, who confirmed the killing of the lecturer of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Mrs Kemi Emmanue, described her death as very sad and unfortunate.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that late Mrs Emmanuel, was reported to be a well-respected and admired lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts of the university.
Etuku said that the accident occurred around 3.30p.m. on Wednesday, when the lecturer fell off a commercial motorcycle a.k.a Okada.
”After she fell, a truck hit her on the highway at Crusher in Lokoja metropolis.
“When the accident happened, our rescue operation team responded timely and quickly rushed the victim to Kogi State Specialist Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.
“The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at the hospital”s mortuary, ” he said.
He expressed shock over the attitude of the said okada rider, who reportedly zoomed off on the guise of chasing the said hit and run truck.
The sector Commander cautioned okada riders against contesting with enclosed vehicles on the highway to avoid such unfortunate incidences and save lives of innocent passengers. NAN
