Police Arraign Motorist for Killing OYRTMA Official in Ibadan

Business Post reports that on Saturday, the driver of the vehicle allegedly rammed over Mr Kehinde in the Agbowo area of Ibadan, the state capital after he disobeyed a traffic light in the area.

According to an eyewitness, the suspect, while trying to escape after being apprehended by OYRTMA officers, reversed his vehicle and in an attempt to zoom out, killed Mr Kehinde, who had approached the vehicle at the front.

It was said that the traffic control official sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Orogun, where he received treatment.

He was later transferred to another hospital within the Ibadan metropolis where he unfortunately passed away.

The driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by OYRTMA officers and police personnel at the University of Ibadan (UI) area and was taken to Sango Police Station.

On Monday, he was arraigned at the Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, but the matter was later adjourned to Thursday,

Commenting on the incident, the chairman of the traffic control agency in Oyo State, Mr Adekoya Adesagba, described the death as avoidable, though he commended the swift response of the police and OYRTMA officers in apprehending the suspect and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased officer.

“No one who disrespects or assaults our officers will go unpunished,” he said.

“The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by traffic officers and the need for drivers to exercise caution and respect for the law.

“The suspect has been arraigned at the Magistrate Court, Iyaganku, today, but since the court was on a weekday break, the case was adjourned to Thursday. The suspect remains in police custody,” he added.