Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, said preliminary information indicated that the driver initially stopped but allegedly drove off when asked to produce the relevant documents, hitting the VIO official in the process.
Jimoh said, “The victim sustained serious head injuries and was immediately rushed to the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital, where he was subsequently confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“His remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
“The driver has been arrested and detained, while preliminary investigations are ongoing. Police operatives have visited the scene and commenced investigations.
“The case file is expected to be transferred to the Motor Traffic Division for further investigation.”
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