The police command at the Lagos airport has arrested a driver linked to a fatal hit-and-run of a 19-year-old pedestrian at the Airport Bus Stop, Ikeja.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

He said the incident occurred on Friday and involved an Ashok Leyland LAMATA bus with registration number MUS-139-YL.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the bus struck the victim shortly after she alighted and was heading toward the airport,” Mr Adeola said.

He added that witnesses rushed the victim to the Air Force Base Hospital for urgent medical attention.

“Medical personnel later confirmed she was dead on arrival due to the severity of her injuries,” he said.

Mr Adeola said operatives immediately proceeded to the hospital and launched an investigation upon receiving the report.

“A coordinated manhunt was initiated to track the driver, who fled the scene after the accident,” he said.

He noted that the command collaborated with LAMATA to trace the suspect and hold them accountable.

“Through joint efforts, the driver was identified, located, and brought to the Domestic Police Division by LAMATA officials,” Mr Adeola said.

According to him, the suspect is in custody, has made a statement, and the investigation is ongoing.

The police commissioner of the airport command, Olufunke Ogunbode, assured that justice will be served and that negligence and reckless driving will not be condoned.

The commissioner urged motorists and pedestrians to obey traffic regulations to prevent avoidable road tragedies.

Mr Adeola added that the suspect will be arraigned after the conclusion of the investigations.

(NAN)