Accident Claimed Life, Residents Burn Several Motorcycle
Tension as residents burn several motorcycles after accident claimed one life
A fatal accident that occured around the Jakande Estate in Isolo area of Lagos has created chaos and tension in the area.
The accident occured earlier on Thursday (today) when a motorcyclist crushed a passerby to death in few minutes.
Angered by the incident, resident of the area reportedy trooped out and started attacking other bikes plying the routes.
The protesters reportedly set many motocycles on fire, forcing the unaffected motocyclists to shun the area for another routes.
The police have assured that officers are on ground to ensure the safety of lives and normalcy in activities.
Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that the rider “veered off the road and hit a pedestrian”.
“Unfortunately, the pedestrian fell and died on the spot. People around decided to lynch the motorcycle rider.”
The spokesman said the police arrived at the scene on time and rescued the accused from the lynching.
A team of officers then took him to the hospital for treatment and evacuated the deceased.
Hundeyin added that before the police returned, “an angry mob was already burning the motorcycles left behind by the fleeing riders.
“The Lagos State Police Command condemns jungle justice in very strong terms”, he said.
The PPRO warned that anyone found engaging in such would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
