A female police inspector, identified as Mercy Bassey, has died after she was struck by a black Toyota Highlander SUV while carrying out route-lining duties linked to a presidential movement in Lagos.
The incident occurred at about 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, around the Adekunle intersection of the Third Mainland Bridge, in the direction of Lagos Island.
Bassey, who was attached to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station, was reportedly crossing the road when the SUV hit her. The driver allegedly continued driving without stopping after the collision.
Police patrol officers reportedly pursued the vehicle, but the driver managed to escape. As of the time of the reports, the vehicle’s registration number and the identity of the driver had not been established.
The injured officer was taken to the General Hospital, Ebute Metta, for treatment. However, she reportedly died while awaiting medical attention.
The police said arrangements were made to transfer her remains to the Infectious Diseases Hospital Mortuary in Yaba for preservation.
Following the fatal incident, the Motor Traffic Division commenced an investigation aimed at identifying and apprehending the fleeing driver.
Investigators are also seeking CCTV recordings from the Control 5 area in Adekunle, which could help establish the circumstances surrounding the crash and identify the vehicle involved.
The incident was documented in a situation report from the Yaba Police Division and communicated to senior officers within the Lagos State Police Command.
Police authorities are expected to continue investigations as efforts intensify to locate the driver involved in the hit-and-run.
