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

Nigeria Daily

Nigeria Daily
Can Victims Of Hit-and-Run Accidents Claim Compensation In Nigeria?
Sep 02, 2025
Luqman Awwal Agono


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.