How son of ex-Lagos Gov and Vetiva Capital boss, Olaolu Mudashiru was killed by hit-and-run driver while cycling in Ikoyi

Dr Olaolu Mudashiru, son of a former Lagos Military Governor, Late Group Captain Gbolahan Mudashiru, was on Sunday morning (today) killed by a yet-to-identified motorists along the Bourdillon Road, in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

NewsClick Nigeria reports that he was Co-Founder/Deputy Managing Director of VETIVA, one of Nigeria’s leading Capital Management firms.

According to reports, Mudashiru, an accomplished surgeon, finance expert and bicyclist was cycling with two other professional cyclists when a drunk driver rammed into their bicycles and sped off, leaving them with very serious injuries. Mudashiru and the two other cyclists were rushed to the Lagoon Hospital on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, where Mudashiru eventually died from injuries to the head.

Confirming the sad development, Rwandan based Muyiwa Omolulo who is friend to the deceased said: “Dr Mudashiru was habitually riding his bike this morning, as in morning exercise. He was hit by a hit and run car who fled the accident scene.”

“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing this morning of a senior Ex-Boy, Dr Olaolu Mudasiru (Dr.Bob) of a cycling accident in Lagos by 5am this morning. He was senior brother to an esteemed colleague of ours on this forum, Olusola Mudasiru. Rest in Perfect Peace my brother. May God grant you eternal rest,” Omolulu posted.

Meanwhile, VETIVA is yet to release a formal statement as at the time of filing this report.