A middle-aged man, identified as Mallam Zubairu, has reportedly died after a vehicle ran over him at the premises of Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, Plateau State.

The Hope Metro gathered that Zubairu, a resident of Lamingo, Jos East Local Government Area of the state, had visited JUTH for a health-related issue where he met his untimely death.

A family member, identified as Abok, who spoke with newsmen after the incident said the deceased visited the hospital for a routine check-up for an ailment.
Abok added that the late Zubairu was on his way out of the hospital when the vehicle ran over him.

“I usually take him to the hospital for his routine checks. But he did not call me today and I was told his son brought him there.

“He was through with seeing the doctor and was on his way to the car park within the hospital while his son left him to get a motorcycle that would convey them home.

“He, unfortunately, collapsed while walking and a vehicle ran over him and he sustained injuries.

“He was immediately rushed to the emergency section of the hospital, but he sadly passed away,” he explained.

A staff of the hospital, who expressed shock over the incident, described the deceased as a well-known person in the hospital as he used to supply vegetables to most staff of the hospital.