19th April, 2020
A hit-and-run driver killed a middle-aged man on Sunday at Odumodu Junction, Umunya, along Nteje-Onitsha expressway in Anambra.
The State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Andrew Kumapayi, confirmed the incident occurred at about 6.30.a.m.
“On getting to the scene, the FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command, found a middle-aged man lying helplessly on the ground.
“We also found a Sayang Ladies motorbike at the scene of the accident.
“The victim was rushed to Chira Specialist Hospital, Ifite Awkuzu, where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty. The corpse has been taken away by the family,” he said.
The sector commander warned motorists against speed limit violations which could lead to loss of control and road accidents.