There is tension around the Jakande Estate at Isolo, Isheri
Road, and environs in Lagos.
On Thursday, a motorcycle (okada) rider hit a passerby who
died within some minutes.
In a swift reaction, residents trooped out in anger and
attacked bikes plying the routes.
The protesters set a number of them on fire. The operators
are now avoiding the area for their safety.
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.
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Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayThis is happening presently at jakande gate isolo, angry residents are burning any Hausa bike they see, the story teller said the okoda man killed someone with his bike, that is why they’re burning all bikes that belongs to Hausa man @NigeriapolicePR @Naijapals @GistReel pic.twitter.com/gHoa4kM8jC
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