A young deaf man who was found abandoned by the roadside in Osogbo, Nigeria, has been receiving medical treatment at the State General Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo. The victim, who is mute and cannot write, was knocked down around the Stadium axis in Osogbo on October 30, 2026, and was initially taken to the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital before being referred to the State General Hospital.
According to Adedayo Oderinu, a broadcaster who led the rescue effort, the victim had been taking shelter at a popular fuel station around the Stadium area in Osogbo for more than three years and was well known around there. Oderinu thanked everyone who joined hands to help the young man and those who reached out to seek ways to support him financially.
The victim was moved from the roadside with the help of policemen from the Ido-Osun Division at around 10:30 pm on Wednesday, and was eventually dropped at the State General Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo, at around 11:45 pm. Reports suggest that the person who knocked down the victim, a woman, is also not in a good place mentally, but efforts are ongoing to find her.
A meeting was held on Thursday between Oderinu, representatives of the community where the victim was dumped, representatives of the business area where he hustled around the Stadium area, and a lawyer. The meeting was to agree on a joint approach to caring for him, and it was decided that they would ensure he receives care at the hospital.
Oderinu disclosed that he has escalated the issue to the Osun State Commissioner for Health, who responded kindly and promptly, and gave him a sort of activity map that will guarantee the young man’s comprehensive care. The group also agreed on a way to consistently provide him non-medical care like food and clothing.
Despite the progress, Oderinu said there are still big questions that must be answered, including where the young man will go when he is discharged, how he will be rehabilitated, and who takes full responsibility for his care. He called on the Osun State Government to rise to the occasion and take responsibility for the victim's care, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
For now, Oderinu said he has not allowed anybody to send any financial or material support because the big questions still linger. He ended his update with prayers for all those who showed concern, thanking them for showing kindness and praying that their families continue to experience true peace and perfect health.
Key points
- The Osun State Commissioner for Health has responded to the situation and provided an activity map for the victim's comprehensive care.
- The victim is currently receiving medical treatment at the State General Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.
- The community has rallied around the victim, providing support and care, and efforts are ongoing to find the person responsible for the accident.
