A Lagos-based Lebanese hit-and-run driver, John Greg, has crushed the leg of a lady, Omotomi Akinsanya.
The incident happened on Wednesday morning on the Sanusi Fafunwa Road in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State.
The incident, which happened on Wednesday, was first reported by a Twitter user, @wellzpapi.
Greg reportedly drove against traffic, hit Akinsanya and sped off, leaving the young lady in a pool of blood.
The suspect was immediately chased by passersby and motorists who arrested him and handed him over to the police.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Banjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of Greg in a statement on today,Thursday.
The police spokesman said the suspect’s vehicle, a Toyota 4Runner, had been impounded and the Embassy of Lebanon in Nigeria had been informed.
Hundeyin said Akinsanya was rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and was still receiving treatment as of press time.