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 furious crowd has reportedly set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle ablaze following a collision that resulted in the death of a commercial motorcyclist in Lagos, Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred at the Ogolonto bus stop in Ikorodu, triggering widespread outrage among locals. Police officers and representatives of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps stepped in to protect the bus driver from the irate mob.
According to a user on the X social media platform who shared the details of the incident, "Live at OGOLONTO. A bike man was crushed to death by the BRT Bus and in turn, the STREET BOYS burned down the BRT Bus."
However, the specifics of the crash, such as the identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact cause of the incident, remain unconfirmed as of the time of this report. It is also unknown whether any arrests have been made in connection with the burning of the bus. Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has cautioned a force of 1,800 trained law enforcement officers against engaging in unprofessional conduct.
In other Lagos news, a teenager and an adult have been charged with armed robbery, according to the Lagos Justice Ministry. A video recording of the incident can be viewed at the following link.
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