Police arrest four over alleged mob killing in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged mob killing of a man identified as Basit Kolade. The incident occurred on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, on Wednesday, September 2, at about 10:40 p.m. According to the police, Kolade was travelling with his spouse in a black Lexus Jeep when a motorcycle collided with the vehicle from behind, leading to an argument.

The situation escalated when the vehicle reversed and struck the motorcycle, causing the rider and the motorcycle to fall. A crowd gathered, and some people allegedly attacked Kolade with dangerous weapons. His wife was rescued by women in the area, but Kolade was taken to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The motorcycle rider survived and is receiving medical treatment.

The police arrested the four suspects after intensifying efforts to identify those involved in the attack, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on Monday, September 7, 2026, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria.

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