Mob sets BRT Bus ablaze after motorcyclist’s death in Lagos
An angry mob has reportedly set a Bus Rapid Transit vehicle ablaze after it crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto bus stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The incident reportedly sparked outrage among residents, with police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps intervening to rescue the bus driver from the mob. Read More:…
A mob in Lagos set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it struck and killed a commercial motorcyclist at the Ogolonto bus stop in Ikorodu. The incident outraged residents, prompting police and officials from the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps to intervene to protect the bus driver. An X user reported the event, stating, “A bike man was crushed to death by the BRT Bus and in turn, the STREET BOYS burned down the BRT Bus.”
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact cause of the collision have not been confirmed. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made regarding the burning of the bus. The Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, warned 1,800 trained officers against unprofessional conduct, while the Lagos Justice Ministry announced that a teenager and an adult were charged with armed robbery.
Written by urgent.news from Punch's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
