Tragedy As Lagos Reckless Driver Kills 200 Level LASU Student

A 200 level student of the Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU) identified as Togbola Elizabeth has been reportedly killed by a yet to be identified reckless Lagos driver.

According to reports gathered by ACJ-LASU, the driver who is currently on the run from the law, crushed the lady along the LASU-Ipaye Road and ran away.

The body of late Togbola Elizabeth was found by the roadside on Tuesday morning. 

Sources disclosed that the lady was allegedly returning from her boyfriend’s apartment after they had an argument that led to her being sent out of the latter's apartment.

Allegedly, sources revealed that late Togbola Elizabeth was on her way to her hostel when she was hit by the reckless driver, who left her unattended to and led to her eventual death.

Meanwhile, it was gathered that the deceased's boyfriend has been taken into police custody. 

In a related development, the Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “I got a confirmation that Togbola Elizabeth, a student of LASU is dead, the family is aware.”

Also confirming the unfortunate incident was Comrade Badmus Uthman, the president of Lagos State University Students' Union (LASUSU). He said, “This morning I just received a call from the dean of student affairs that a student had an accident along LASU-Ipaye road.

“We just found her by the roadside around 7:00 a.m., probably it happened at midnight or early this morning,” Mr Uthman disclosed.

Again, the Dean of Students’ Affairs of the institution, Tajudeen Olumoko confirmed to ACJ-LASU that the deceased’s family have duly been informed, and “were even at the mortuary with us where we went to drop her body.

“It was a hit and run case. The lady was hit by an incoming vehicle. It happened at night (Monday). She was coming from her friend’s place.”

In a similar unfortunate occurrence, a 100-level female student of  Banking and Finance, Solomon Julianna, was also attacked and severely wounded by armed robbers. 

 According to the Students' Union via a statement, the victim had been admitted at Federal Railway hospital, Oyingbo where she is currently receiving treatment.