Four arrested for killing Lagos man weeks before wedding

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the mob killing of Basit Kolade in Lagos Island. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the incident occurred on September 2 at about 10:40 p.m. when Kolade was travelling with his spouse. A motorcycle allegedly collided with their vehicle, leading to an argument, which escalated when the vehicle reversed and struck the motorcycle.

The situation attracted a crowd, some of whom allegedly attacked Kolade with dangerous weapons. The Daily Post Nigeria reports that some women in the area intervened to rescue his wife, while Kolade was taken to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The motorcycle rider survived and is receiving medical treatment.

The arrests were made after the Lagos State Police Command intensified efforts to identify those involved in the attack, according to the Daily Post Nigeria. The police are still investigating the incident.

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