The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the killing of a female lecturer by a hit-and-run articulated vehicle in Kogi.

Tenimu Etuku, FRSC sector commander, who confirmed the killing of the lecturer of the Federal University Lokoja, Kemi Emmanuel, described her death as very sad and unfortunate.

Ms Emmanuel was a well-respected and admired lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts of the university.

Mr Etuku said that the accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, when the lecturer fell off a commercial motorcycle, also known as an Okada.

”After she fell, a truck hit her on the highway at Crusher in Lokoja metropolis.

“When the accident happened, our rescue operation team responded timely and quickly rushed the victim to Kogi State Specialist Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.

“The corpse of the deceased  has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary,” he said.

He expressed shock over the attitude of the Okada rider, who reportedly zoomed off under the guise of chasing the hit-and-run truck.

The sector commander cautioned okada riders against contesting with enclosed vehicles on the highway to avoid such unfortunate incidents and save the lives of innocent passengers.

(NAN)