Olusola Olumide, has been arrested after he ran into a police sergeant, leading to his death. The victim, identified as Johnson Okediji, died after being dragged underneath Olumide’s vehicle.
The incident occurred along Olugbede Street in the Egbeda area of Lagos State, while police officers were conducting a stop and search operation.
Olumide reportedly stopped after officers signalled him to pull over but allegedly sped off as Sergeant Okediji approached the driver’s side of the vehicle.
The officer was reportedly knocked down and dragged underneath the vehicle for several metres despite efforts by fellow officers to stop the driver.
The victim was initially taken to a nearby hospital before being referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Investigations are expected to continue, to establish further details regarding the case.