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Police arrest Lebanese for hit and run

The police command in Lagos says it has arrested a Lebanese national over a fatal hit-and-run crash on Wednesday.

• May 5, 2022
Lagos police commissioner, Abiodun Alabi
Lagos police commissioner, Abiodun Alabi

The police command in Lagos says it has arrested a Lebanese national over a fatal hit-and-run crash on Wednesday.

Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin said the suspects John Greg drove his Toyota 4 Runner recklessly against traffic and rammed into Omotomi Akinsanya.

The suspect had been detained and investigation underway, according to the police.

“On May 4, 2022 at about 0745hrs, a middle aged Lebanese by name John Greg ‘m’ drove a Toyota 4Runner recklessly and against traffic on Sanusi Fafunwa Road thereby hitting one Omotomi Akinsanya ‘f’ which resulted in serious injuries to her leg,” said the police. “He sped off but was chased and arrested. Suspect in our custody. Vehicle impounded and in our station. Victim undergoing treatment at LASUTH. Victim’s family was duly informed. Embassy of Lebanon duly informed. Investigation ongoing.”

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