Crimes

2 arrested for killing vigilante member in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected hoodlums over the death of a vigilante member in the Epe area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Hundeyin said the Epe Police Division got a report at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, that an Ibile Vigilante member, identified simply as Oluwafemi, was attacked at about 2 p.m. by suspected hoodlums on Friday, July 12.

He said the hoodlums attacked the vigilante member at a refuse dump site in Afero Village, Epe, while attempting to stop them from scavenging disposed contaminated frozen turkeys from the dump site.

Man beats son to death in Lagos

According to the police spokesman, the vigilante member, who sustained injuries on parts of his body, was rushed to Epe General Hospital where he was treated and discharged.

Hundeyin added: “However, on July 15, 2024, at about 2:30 p.m., his condition relapsed and he was taken back to the hospital.

“Doctors on duty battled to save his life, but unfortunately, he gave up the ghost. His corpse has been deposited at the mortuary.

“The two suspects have been arrested in addition to the 12 already handed over to task force on a Saturday over scavenging contaminated turkeys.

“Investigation is ongoing.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

South African great-grandmother jailed for 20 years over deaths of three children

A 71-year-old South African woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing…

1 hour ago

Portugal suspends Ronaldo after Nations League walkout

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) over…

2 hours ago

2027: NDC to inaugurate Obi-Kwankwaso campaign council October 20

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will inaugurate its presidential campaign council on October 20 as…

2 hours ago

UK universities withdraw Nigerians’ admission offers as visa refusals surge

UK universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students as study visa refusals rise and…

4 hours ago

SERAS opens entries for Africa’s first sustainability industry rankings

The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards has opened entries for what it describes as Africa’s first-ever…

5 hours ago

EPL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Leeds at Emirates

Arsenal scored two goals in eight minutes to come from behind and get back to…

5 hours ago

This website uses cookies.