CITIZENS COMPASS – A pedestrian reportedly died yesterday, after a tyre detached from a moving vehicle and struck him at Kara Under Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The incident occurred at about 1405 hrs.
The accident involved a Kia commercial bus with number plate, LAGOS MUS 200 YE, whose yet-to-be identified driver was driving against traffic.
In the process, one of the vehicle’s tyres detached while on motion and fatally struck Auwalu Abdulkadir, a truck driver from Kano State, who died on the spot.
The accident was confirmed by spokesperson, Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement, on Saturday.
“The divisional police officer has reported a tragic accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, Auwalu Abdulkadir, after a tyre detached from a moving vehicle and struck him at Kara Under Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on February 21, 2025, at about
1405 hrs.
“The accident involved a Kia commercial bus (Reg. No. LAGOS MUS 200 YE), whose driver—yet to be identified—was travelling against the opposite side of the road when one of the vehicle’s tyres detached while on motion. The rolling tyre fatally struck Auwalu Abdulkadir, a truck driver from Kano State, who died instantly at the scene.
“Following the incident, the driver of the Kia bus fled, abandoning the vehicle. Police officers have towed the bus to the police station for safekeeping and further inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO). Efforts are underway to locate and arrest the fleeing driver.
“The heavy presence of policemen was sighted further assisting in clearing obstruction and free flow of traffic , and the body of the deceased has been deposited at Real Divine Touch Mortuary, Ibafo Police officers from Motor Traffic Division (MOTOPOL) responded promptly to the scene, documented evidence, and conducted a preliminary investigation, including taking photographs and drawing a rough sketch map of the accident site.
“The Ogun State Police Command urges all motorists to adhere to traffic regulations and ensure proper vehicle maintenance to prevent such tragic accidents. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.”
