Timaya speaks on alleged hit-and-run incident

Nigerian singer, Timaya on Thursday denied he abandoned the lady he brushed with his vehicle on Wednesday.

The singer was arrested by police following the alleged hit-and-run incident in the Ikate area of Lagos on Wednesday morning.

Timaya, who addressed his fans on Instagram, denied that he intentionally hurt the victim.

He said after the lady accused him of hitting her car, he came out to collect her phone number so they could settle the matter amicably.

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The singer said he was trying to collect the lady’s phone number when he saw four men running towards him.

He later saw the lady on the floor while fleeing from the men.

The music star said he had visited the family of the victim.

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