Sunday, February 15 2026 - A female pedestrian and member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries was fatally struck by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 driver in a hit-and-run incident on Saturday at the NYSC Bus Stop, Igando area of Lagos State.
As reported by Vanguard, the victim was reportedly on her
way to a worship service at MFM Church, Igando, when the accident occurred.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management
Authority said its personnel responded swiftly.
“Upon receipt of distress alerts, LASTMA personnel stationed
along the Igando axis responded with commendable alacrity and operational
proficiency.
“Demonstrating tactical coordination and adherence to
established emergency response protocols, the officers promptly cordoned off
the accident scene to forestall secondary collisions and ensure the safety of
other road users,” the statement read.
LASTMA noted that the driver fled the scene immediately
after the collision.
“In a deeply reprehensible development, the driver of the
Mercedes-Benz C-300 absconded from the scene upon recognising the fatal outcome
of the collision.
“This act of flight not only compounds the gravity of the
tragedy but also constitutes a flagrant violation of statutory and civic
obligations incumbent upon motorists involved in traffic incidents,” the agency
said.
The vehicle was later removed from the carriageway by LASTMA
operatives in coordination with officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Igando
Division. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the driver.
LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olajide Bakare-Oki, extended
condolences to the victim’s family and the MFM Church community, describing the
incident as tragic.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to traffic discipline
and the preservation of human life and urged all motorists to exercise
heightened vigilance, adhere strictly to statutory speed regulations, and
demonstrate unequivocal respect for pedestrian rights at all times.
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