According to a report by The Nation, a driver, who was over speeding on Thursday, hit an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on the Third Mainland Bridge.
He was rescued by four fishermen.
The incident occurred around 11am near Adekunle, Lagos Mainland.
The driver, realising the gravity of his action, ran away with his vehicle.
The Nation learnt that Sonaike was assisting a motorist, whose sport utility vehicle (SUV) broke down, before he was hit.
The LASTMA car 058 with number plate RTM 165 LA was damaged in the process. The windscreen was shattered and the driver’s and passenger’s sides behind the driver were damaged.
Sonaike was taken to Gbagada General Hospital, Gbagada where he was stabilised. He was later taken to LASTMA Clinic in Oshodi.
The senior traffic law enforcement officer told The Nation that he was going to Adekunle from Iyana-Oworonsoki on patrol when he saw a man with his broken down vehicle.
Sonaike said:
According to him, but for God who made the fishermen to rescue Sonaike, the agency would have been in another mourning mood.
He said the LASTMA official is responding to treatment.
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