A female police inspector, identified as Mercy Bassey, has died after she was struck by a black Highlander SUV while carrying out route-lining duties linked to a presidential movement in Lagos.
The fatal incident occurred at about 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, around the Adekunle intersection of the Third Mainland Bridge, inward Lagos Island.
Bassey, who was attached to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station, was reportedly on duty when the vehicle hit her while she was crossing the road.
Driver Flees Scene
Following the collision, the driver of the black Highlander SUV reportedly failed to stop and fled the scene.
Patrol officers on duty were said to have pursued the vehicle, but the driver escaped to an unknown destination. The registration number of the SUV and the identity of the driver were not immediately established.
Bassey was rushed to the General Hospital, Ebute Metta, for medical attention. However, she reportedly died while awaiting treatment.
Her remains were subsequently scheduled to be moved to the Infectious Diseases Hospital Mortuary in Yaba for preservation.
Police Launch Investigation
The police have commenced an investigation into the incident, with the Motor Traffic Division tasked with identifying and apprehending the fleeing driver.
Investigators are also seeking CCTV footage from Control 5 at Adekunle, which could help establish the circumstances of the crash and identify the vehicle involved.
The incident was contained in a situation report from the Yaba Police Division to senior police authorities in Lagos.
Authorities are expected to continue efforts to identify the driver and determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
