A bustling afternoon at Adura Field in the Ijaye Ojokoro area of Lagos State turned into a scene of devastation as a young life was tragically cut short.
The victim, a five-year-old girl whose name has not been disclosed, met her untimely demise on Thursday around 2 pm when a Toyota Camry bearing the registration number FST 843 GY accidentally struck her while reversing.
According to a police source familiar with the incident, the driver of the Toyota Camry has been identified as Daniel.
The source revealed that the driver, unaware of the presence of the young girl behind his vehicle, inadvertently hit her as he was maneuvering in the vicinity of Adura Field.
Efforts were promptly made to rush the injured child to a nearby hospital in hopes of saving her life.
However, the medical team at the hospital, despite their best efforts, had to deliver the grim news that the young victim had succumbed to her injuries. She was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Confirming the incident, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer for Lagos State, expressed condolences to the grieving family.
Hundeyin disclosed that upon the family’s request, the body of the deceased was released to them for burial in accordance with Islamic customs.
The family, devastated by the loss of their loved one, has been granted the opportunity to lay her to rest with the dignity and respect she deserves.
Meanwhile, Daniel, the driver involved in the tragic accident, has been taken into police custody for further investigation.
The vehicle, which served as the instrument of the unfortunate incident, has also been impounded as part of the ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death.
This heartbreaking incident adds to a string of recent accidents that have claimed lives on the roads of Lagos State. Just days prior, another unidentified individual lost their life in a similarly tragic manner when they were crushed by a truck in the Abule-Egba area of the state.
These incidents serve as sobering reminders of the importance of road safety and vigilance, particularly in densely populated urban areas.
As investigations into the Adura Field accident continue, the authorities urge motorists to exercise caution and mindfulness while navigating the bustling streets of Lagos.
While nothing can undo the pain and loss experienced by the family of the young victim, efforts must be redoubled to prevent such tragedies from recurring in the future.
The memory of the innocent child whose life was cut short in the blink of an eye serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the need for collective efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of society, especially the most vulnerable among us.
As the community mourns this devastating loss, may it serve as a rallying cry for greater awareness, responsibility, and empathy on the roads of Lagos and beyond.
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