A 45-year-old man, Ismail Oreniwon, is fighting for his life at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after surviving a horrific attack by suspected hoodlums in the Mushin area of Lagos. Oreniwon, popularly known in his Oshodi-Arowojobe community as “LC,” suffered multiple life-threatening injuries after being thrown off a pedestrian bridge by the assailants on July 9.
According to eyewitness accounts and Oreniwon’s own statement, he was accosted by two men near the Ogunmokun area of Mushin while attempting to return home. After initially trying to cross the railway tracks and being stopped, he turned to use the nearby pedestrian bridge. The attackers allegedly followed him, beat him mercilessly, and then pushed him off the bridge, causing him to fall face-first onto the railway line below.
The impact left Oreniwon with severe fractures to his mouth, pelvis, and spine. He was first rushed to Mushin General Hospital for emergency care before being referred to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, and finally transferred to LASUTH for more advanced treatment.
A detailed medical report from Fit Plus Healthcare described the extent of his injuries, including:
- A multi-fragmentary fracture of the right acetabulum extending to the iliac bone
- A transverse fracture of the sacral spine (SS vertebra)
- Chip fractures and severe pelvic displacement
- A Tile type C2 pelvic fracture, which typically requires urgent and complex surgical intervention
Despite enduring excruciating pain, Oreniwon managed to recount the incident from his hospital bed. Struggling to speak due to severe mouth injuries, he shared:
“Two of them chased me. My leg is also broken. The wound is healing up. At first, I used to soil myself because I wasn’t conscious. We have spent almost ₦300,000 in the previous hospital. I am using drugs daily. Only the surgery is left and we need around ₦8 million.”
Married with children, Oreniwon’s family has exhausted their resources and is now appealing to the public for help. The amount needed will cover critical reconstructive surgeries on his mouth, pelvis, and legs, which doctors say must be done urgently to restore his mobility and relieve his suffering.
Community members and local leaders have begun raising awareness about his case, calling on Nigerians, philanthropists, NGOs, religious organisations, and government authorities to intervene.
Oreniwon’s case has also sparked renewed concerns over rising street violence and the safety of pedestrians in high-risk areas of Lagos. Residents are urging security agencies to address the growing menace of hoodlum activity, especially around public infrastructure like pedestrian bridges.
Comments
Post a Comment