A yet-to-be identified secondary school student has reportedly been killed by a reckless driver in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
Eyewitnesses, who shared photos from the accident on social media, claim that the tragic incident happened on Monday morning, May 9th. They also allege that the victim was an SS3 student at a school in the state.
Several Twitter users who shared news of the accident have called on the governor of Ondo State, Rotimi, to take action on the issue of reckless driving among young boys in the state.
“Good morning, Your Excellency,
@RotimiAkeredolu. There is a pressing issue we need to address immediately, reckless driving among young boys is fast becoming a norm in Akure, we lost an SS3 student to this recklessness yesterday, It is high time the government did something to arrest the situation. Thank you, sir.” A Twitter user, @@YemieFash wrote.
Good morning, Your Excellency, @RotimiAkeredolu,
There is a pressing issue we need to address immediately, reckless driving among young boys is fast becoming a norm in Akure, we lost an SS3 student to this recklessness yesterday, It is high time the government did something to…
— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) May 9, 2023
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