The Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has lamented reckless driving. It says the recklessness of a tricycle rider led to a serious accident that left a passerby, identified as Oladayo Adisa, seriously injured.
Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), who stated this on Sunday, added that the incident occurred while the victim was attempting to cross the road and resulted in Mr. Oladayo Adisa sustaining serious facial injuries.
Adesagba expressed deep concern over the rising trend of motorists driving against traffic, describing it as a dangerous menace that poses significant risks to public safety.
He noted that despite the Oyo State government’s continued efforts to curb such traffic violations, some road users persist in endangering lives through their negligence.
He said, “Mr. Adisa was caught off guard and sustained severe injuries due to the carelessness of the tricycle rider. The government will not tolerate this reckless behaviour.
We will continue to enforce traffic regulations rigorously to ensure the safety of all road users.”
According to eyewitnesses, the rider showed no remorse and claimed he lacked the funds to assist the injured man.
The petrol station manager and OYRTMA officers arrived promptly at the scene and rushed Mr. Adisa to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
