Police arrest four over mob killing of man on Lagos Island
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob killing of a man identified as Basit Kolade following a road traffic incident on Freeman Street, Lagos Island. The suspects were arrested after the command intensified efforts to identify individuals allegedly involved in the attack, according to a statement issued by the […] Police arrest four over mob killing of man…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four individuals linked to the alleged mob killing of Basit Kolade on Lagos Island. The incident occurred on September 2, 2026, after a road traffic collision on Freeman Street. The suspects, Khalid Rafiq, Gafar Rahim, Ibrahim Azeez, and Samos Momoh, were identified following an intensified police investigation.
According to the command, the altercation began when a motorcycle collided with Kolade's vehicle, triggering a heated argument. The situation worsened when the vehicle reversed, striking the motorcycle, resulting in injuries to the rider and the motorcycle falling. A crowd gathered, and some individuals allegedly attacked Kolade, who was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
The motorcycle rider sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. The police have transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. The Commissioner of Police has warned the public against mob action and self-help, emphasizing that such actions are unlawful. The police will ensure those responsible are held accountable according to the law.
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