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Can Victims Of Hit-and-Run Accidents Claim Compensation In Nigeria?

Can Victims Of Hit-and-Run Accidents Claim Compensation In Nigeria?

Update: 2025-09-02
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Every year, countless Nigerians lose their lives to road accidents.
For some families, the pain is made worse when the driver responsible disappears without a trace.

But beyond the grief lies a pressing question: Can victims or their families claim compensation in cases of hit-and-run?

What does the law actually say, and how can ordinary Nigerians seek justice in such situations?

In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore the rights of victims of hit-and-run accidents hearing from a victim’s family, a lawyer, a human rights activist, and a public affairs analyst.

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Can Victims Of Hit-and-Run Accidents Claim Compensation In Nigeria?

Can Victims Of Hit-and-Run Accidents Claim Compensation In Nigeria?

Luqman Awwal Agono