The driver reduces the life of Nigerian professor, hits him with a car and flees

• The tragedy hit Kemta-Somorin Road when Professor Oldipipo Ademuyiwa of Funaab was killed by an outrage driver on February 16
• The Road Housing Ajebo Community is cries its loss and demands an immediate government action to install speed switches and guarantee road safety
• Dr. Ayo Ajasa has asked the Governor of the State of Ogun to intervene and avoid more tragedies on this dangerous path

The families hurt after the death of Professor Oldipipo Ademuyiwa, a respected Professor of Biochemical Toxicology at the Federal University of AgricultureAbeokuta (Funaab).

It was fatally beaten by a driver hit in the newly rehabilitated Kemta-Somorin Road on February 16.

The 60 -year -old professor had just fallen into a taxi and was about to cross the road from the end of Professor Wole Soyinka when he was beaten by an imprudent driver who later fled the scene.

The community demands government intervention for road safety

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On February 18, Dr. Ayo Ajasa, president of the Community Development Association of the Ajebo Housing Station (CDA), issued a statement that addresses the tragic and avoidable loss.

Dr. Ajasa emphasized that the community had previously begged to the state government to install speed groundbreaking on the road, which could have avoided such incidents.

“This unfortunate incident, which occurred on Sunday, February 16, 2025, has once again stated the serious need for immediate government intervention to avoid new tragedies on this path,” said Dr. Ajas.

He highlighted the inconsistency in government actions, noting that, although speed potholes were installed at the end of the Ilugun highway, requests for similar security measures were ignored in the section of the Ajebo Road Housing urbanization.

Call immediate government action

Dr. Ajasa reiterated the urgency of installing speed switches, truck barriers and clear traffic signage to warn motorists against reckless driving.

He also urged the most strict police to stop speeding inside the farm.

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“It is unacceptable for a community of respectful citizens of the law to suffer repeated accidents, almost fatal meetings, and now the loss of an estimated teacher, simply due to the government’s inaction. Another accident occurred within 24 hours of this tragic incident, demonstrating that this path is still a death trap, “he added.

Support appeal

Dr. Ajasa called the governor of Ogun state Intervene immediately to avoid a greater loss of lives.

He also appealed to the media, civil society organizations and well -intentioned Nigerians to amplify this call to justice and the safest roads in the community.

The death of Professor Oldipo Ademuyiwa is a deep loss, not only for the urbanization of Ajebo Road, but also for the nation, given his invaluable contributions to knowledge and academia.

The community cries this irreplaceable loss and continues to seek urgent government action to improve road safety and avoid new tragedies.

Source: legit.ng