Lagos: MFM worshipper killed as driver flees scene in Igando auto crash
A feminine worshipper of the Mountain of Hearth and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has been tragically killed in a lone vehicular accident on the NYSC bus cease, inward Igando, Lagos, after she was struck by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 whose driver fled the scene.
This was contained in an announcement by the Director of Public Affairs, LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, Saturday in Lagos.
The deadly incident, which occurred within the Igando axis of Lagos, was confirmed by the Lagos State Site visitors Administration Authority (LASTMA).
In response to him, the deceased was on her option to a worship service at MFM Church, Igando, when the car veered off its course and rammed into her whereas she was navigating the designated pedestrian hall.
The affect proved deadly.
“LASTMA officers stationed within the space reportedly responded swiftly to misery calls, cordoning off the accident scene to stop secondary crashes and make sure the security of different highway customers. Site visitors alongside the hall was successfully managed to forestall congestion, whereas commonplace emergency protocols have been instantly activated.
“In a disturbing improvement, the driving force of the Mercedes-Benz allegedly absconded after realising the gravity of the collision, an motion authorities described as a severe violation of each authorized and civic tasks.
“The accident car was later secured and evacuated from the highway by means of a coordinated effort between LASTMA operatives and officers of the Nigeria Police Drive, Igando Division. Regular site visitors movement was subsequently restored within the space,” Adebayo said.
In an emotional twist, information of the tragedy reached the MFM Church throughout service, the place the sufferer’s husband was already worshipping.
Overcome with grief, he and members of the church neighborhood proceeded to the accident scene and conveyed the stays of the deceased for mandatory rites.
The Nigeria Police Drive has commenced a radical investigation to find out the precise explanation for the crash and monitor down the fleeing driver for prosecution in keeping with current site visitors and prison legal guidelines.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA Common Supervisor, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, prolonged heartfelt condolences to the bereaved household and the MFM Church neighborhood, praying for power and luxury on this troublesome time.
He reaffirmed the company’s dedication to safeguarding lives on Lagos roads and implementing site visitors self-discipline, stressing that motorists should train warning, obey velocity limits and respect pedestrian rights always.