A hit-and-run driver on Sunday killed a middle-aged man at Odumodu Junction, Umunya, along Nteje-Onitsha expressway in Anambra.
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Mr Andrew Kumapayi, State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, said the accident occurred at about 6.30.a.m.
“On getting to the scene, the FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command, found a middle aged man lying helplessly on the ground.
“We also found a Sayang Ladies motorbike at the scene of the accident.
“The victim was rushed to Chira Specialist Hospital, Ifite Awkuzu, where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty. The corpse has been taken away by the family,” he said.
The sector commander warned motorists against speed limit violations which could lead to loss of control and road accidents.
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