Immigration Officer at Checkpoint Blamed for Motorcycle Accident in Badagry, Victim’s Leg Broken

A tragic accident involving a motorcyclist has been linked to the actions of a Nigerian Immigration officer at a checkpoint in Ashipa, Badagry West, leaving the rider with a broken leg.

According CityMood Badagry, the incident happened around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, when Ashamu Liamidi Badaru was riding his motorcycle behind two vehicles near the immigration checkpoint. According to Basit Senapon Badaru, a relative of the victim, an immigration officer allegedly hit a moving vehicle with a stick, apparently because the driver failed to stop as instructed. The sudden strike caused the vehicle to stop abruptly, forcing the car behind it to brake sharply. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist riding behind them couldn't stop in time and crashed into the vehicle.

“He broke his leg immediately and was left lying on the road with no help from the officers at first,” Basit said.

Passersby who witnessed the scene reportedly pleaded with the immigration officers to help the injured man. Eventually, he was taken to Harmony Hospital. The officer-in-charge at the checkpoint, Mr. Folmi Ayuba, was said to have accompanied him. Later, the victim was transferred to Badagry for further examination, including an X-ray to assess the severity of the injury and determine further treatment.

The incident has been reported to the Ashipa Police Division, but as of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Immigration Service has yet to release an official statement.

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Ugbor instituted a N1 billion defamation suit against the governor before the court.

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