A Level 4 officer of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority, (OYRTMA), Fabunmi Kehinde on Saturday lost his life following severe injury he sustained after he was hit by a wreckless driver of a Black 4matic Benz.
The driver of the Black 4matic Benz with Registration number LSD 862 JS, disobeyed traffic light and hit the OYRTMA officer.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Government, on Monday vowed to prosecute the reckless driver found culpable in the death of the officer of the state’s traffic agency, Fabunmi Kehinde, in the Agbowo area.
Speaking in Ibadan, the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd) condemned Fabunmi’s brutal killing, adding that the victim died while performing his lawful duties of making Agbowo safe for motorists and commuters.
According to him, OYRTMA officers are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of lives and property, adding that anyone who assaults or disrespects them will face the full wrath of the law.
Major Adesagba commended the swift response of the police and OYRTMA officers in apprehending the suspect. He expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased officer.
He also praised the Oyo State Government for its unwavering support in ensuring the safety and security of the state’s roads.
“Anyone who disrespects or assaults our officers will not go unpunished,’ Adesagba stated, affirming that the suspect will be prosecuted.
“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”, Adekoya said.
“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.”
Eyewitness at the scene of development said the driver attempted to escape but was apprehended by OYRTMA officers, adding that the driver reversed his vehicle and in an attempt to zoom out, killed Fabunmi Kehinde, who had approached the vehicle at the front.
Officer Fabunmi Kehinde sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Orogun, where he received treatment.
He was later transferred to another hospital within Ibadan metropolis where he passed away.
The driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by OYRTMA officers and police personnel at the University of Ibadan area.
The suspect was subsequently dragged to Sango Police Station.
