A level four officer of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), identified as Fabunmi, was killed on Saturday by a Black 4matic Benz with number plate LSD 862 JS.
According to the report, the driver allegedly disobeyed a traffic light and was apprehended by officer at Agbowo in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Meanwhile, in a statement released Monday, the Oyo state government, through the OYRTMA Chairman, Adekoya Adesagba, has vowed to prosecute the reckless driver. He said the victim died while performing his lawful duties.
He said, “OYRTMA officers are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of lives and property. Anyone who assaults or disrespects them will face the full wrath of the law.”
Adesagba also commended the swift response of the police and OYRTMA officers in apprehending the suspect.
“No one who disrespects or assaults our officers will go unpunished. The suspect will be prosecuted.
The suspect has been arraigned at the Magistrate Court, Iyaganku, today (Monday) but since the court was on a weekday break, the case was adjourned till Thursday. The suspect remains in police custody.
“The driver, trying to escape after being apprehended by OYRTMA officers, reversed his vehicle and in an attempt to zoom out, hit and killed Fabunmi, who had approached the vehicle at the front.
“He sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital at Orogun, where he received treatment. He was later transferred to another hospital within the Ibadan metropolis where he was unfortunately pronounced dead,” He added.
Adekoya added that the driver attempted to flee the scene but he was apprehended by officers at the University of Ibadan area.
