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Hit-and-run driver injures Lagos teenager

Punch Nigeria October 08, 2026 11 views
Hit-and-run driver injures Lagos teenager

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A teenage boy was rushed to hospital after a hit‑and‑run incident on Lagos’s Onipanu BRT corridor left him with head and leg injuries.

Police say the driver struck the boy and fled the scene before emergency services could arrive. The teenager was taken to a local hospital where he is currently being treated for the injuries.

Onipanu BRT corridor is a busy transport route in Lagos, the city’s largest metropolis in Nigeria. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the prevalence of hit‑and‑run accidents in the area.

Authorities are investigating the case and urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could help identify the driver. No further details have been released at this time.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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