Four Arrested Over Mob Killing of Driver in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob attack that led to the death of a Lexus driver, Basit Kolade, on Freeman Street, Lagos Island. Kolade was allegedly attacked with dangerous weapons by a group of people following a road traffic incident. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola […]
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the mob killing of Basit Kolade, a driver of a Lexus Jeep, on Freeman Street in Lagos Island. The incident occurred on a road traffic altercation which led to Kolade's death. According to the Lagos State Police Command, Kolade was traveling with his spouse from Ebute Metta towards Lagos Island when a motorcycle allegedly collided with his vehicle.
A crowd then allegedly attacked Kolade with dangerous weapons following the incident. The motorcycle rider managed to escape and is currently receiving medical treatment. The four arrested suspects are identified as Khalid Rafiq, 20; Gafar Rahim, 21; Ibrahim Azeez, 33; and Samos Momoh, 21. The police are still investigating to identify and arrest any other individuals who may have participated in the attack.
This incident is being treated as a homicide and the police have warned against mob action, jungle justice, and self-help. The Commissioner of Police has directed that all culpable persons involved in the incident should be identified, arrested, and prosecuted accordingly.
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