Lagos Mob Burns 25 Motorcycles as Rider Kills Pedestrian

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A mob in Lagos burnt 25 motorcycles in retaliation for the alleged killing of a pedestrian by a commercial motorcyclist, popularly called Okada, this morning

The burnt motorcycles were those abandoned by their riders who fled the accident scene for fear of a mob attack.

The pedestrian, whose identity has yet to be ascertained, was said to have been accidentally hit and killed by a commercial motorcyclist on Jakande/Isheri Road.

The Police Public Relationships Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incidents on his Twitter handle.

Hundeyin said that the motorcycle rider veered off the road and hit the pedestrian, killing her. This caused a mob to attack nearby motorcyclists.

“Unfortunately, the pedestrian fell and died on the spot. People around decided to lynch the motorcycle rider, but the police arrived at the scene in time and rescued the rider.

“The police immediately took the rider to a hospital for treatment and evacuated the pedestrian.

“Before the police returned to the scene, a mob was already burning motorcycles left behind by fleeing riders.

“Twenty-five motorcycles were burnt,” he said.

The PPRO said that the police command in Lagos State condemned jungle justice, warning that anyone apprehended would be dealt with in accordance with the law.

He added that some policemen had been deployed in the area to bring the situation under control.

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