Search for driver who deliberately hit woman in Ibadan begins

The police in Oyo State have begun searching for a driver who went over a woman with his car following an argument on October 14, at the Ojo area of Ibadan.

The 48-year-old woman, Mrs Abimbola Uthman, was said to have died from the incident.

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It was gathered that the man hit the woman’s car at the back and that when she went out of the car to protest, the man warned her to move aside or he would drive over her.

A source said that when she refused to budge, the driver mowed her down and drove off.

The command’s spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, told NAN in an SMS: “Investigation has commenced. Updates would be provided accordingly, please.” (NAN)