A Nigerian woman, Omotomi Akinsanya is currently in a critical condition at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital following serious injuries sustained after she was hit by a reckless Lebanese driver on Victoria Island, Lagos State.
A friend of the victim who took to his Twitter handle, @wellzpapi explained that the Lebanese man identified as John Greg was driving at top speed, against traffic on Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island.
Unfortunately, he drove into Omotola and pushed her against the wall resulting in serious leg injuries.
The young lady was subsequently rushed to the hospital for medical care.
The driver fled but was chased by a passerby who handed him over to the police.
He wrote on Twitter, “I just wonder what would make a white guy to drive on a one-way street on top speed in VI. He must think that he can get away with anything he does in Nigeria, or he can bribe anyone. This happened this morning.
“Please share and let it go viral so that they don’t release this white driver from the Victoria Island Police Station.
JUSTICE FOR OMO
— wPapi (@wellzpapi) May 4, 2022
I just wonder what would made a white guy to drive on a one way street on top speed in VI. He must think that he can get away with anything he does in Nigeria, or he can bribe anyone. This happened this morning. pic.twitter.com/NLhxKv9N5D
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Lebanese man. The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin stated that the suspect was already in police custody and the Embassy of Lebanon had been duly informed.
Hundeyin tweeted, “On May 4, 2022 at about 0745hrs, a middle-aged Lebanese by the 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. 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 duly informed. Embassy of Lebanon duly informed. Investigation ongoing."