• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Lagos Residents, Okada Riders Clash Over Pedestrian’s Death

by George Okojie
3 years ago
in News
Lagos
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

There was confusion at Jakande Estate and Isheri Road in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Lagos State on Thursday following the death of a pedestrian that was killed by a commercial motorcyclist also known as Okada Rider.

LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that the situation degenerated when irate youths started attacking commercial motorcyclists and set their motorcycles ablaze, in protests over the death of the pedestrian around the axis.

Advertisement

Witnesses said the rider allegedly lost control of the motorcycle and knocked down a pedestrian at a bus stop along the road, saying he died a few minutes after the accident.
The death of the passenger drew the flaks of the residents who pounced on the rider, beating him to pulp before the policemen from Lagos Command arrived and rescued him from being lynched.

Not happy about the intervention of the police, the angry resident started attacking all commercial motorcyclists and set them ablaze along the road.
Confirming the development, the Lagos Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the intervention of the policemen attached to the Isolo station prevented the residents from killing the rider.

Hundeyin in a statement issued after the incident, warned Lagosians to desist from carrying out jungle justice on anyone whose action they felt are contrary to societal norms, urging them to report the incident to the police for necessary actions in accordance with the law.
He said, “It is important to clear the air on what’s going on at Jakande Estate/Isheri Road. This morning, a motorcycle 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 Lagos State Police Command condemns jungle justice in very strong terms. Anyone found engaging in such would be dealt with in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, officers are on the ground and normalcy has returned to the area”.

RELATED

Benue Killings: UK-based Nigerian Journalist Tells Senate Minority Leader To Wake Up

Benue Killings: UK-based Nigerian Journalist Tells Senate Minority Leader To Wake Up

9 minutes ago
Edun Hails Adeniyi, Says Customs Contribution Crucial For Actualising N49trn 2025 Budget

Customs Grounds Private Jets At Lagos, Abuja Airports Over Duty Evasion

20 minutes ago

We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel



Tags: ClashLagos Residentsokada riders
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

UK To Support NDLEA With £1m, Others

Next Post

Olubadan Elevates Ladoja, 4 Others To High Chiefs Today

George Okojie

George Okojie

You May Like

Benue Killings: UK-based Nigerian Journalist Tells Senate Minority Leader To Wake Up
News

Benue Killings: UK-based Nigerian Journalist Tells Senate Minority Leader To Wake Up

2025/06/04
Edun Hails Adeniyi, Says Customs Contribution Crucial For Actualising N49trn 2025 Budget
News

Customs Grounds Private Jets At Lagos, Abuja Airports Over Duty Evasion

2025/06/04
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Yielding Results, Says APC US Chair
News

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Yielding Results, Says APC US Chair

2025/06/04
NANS To Partner Edo Gov’t On Inter-Campus Sports Tournament
News

NANS To Partner Edo Gov’t On Inter-Campus Sports Tournament

2025/06/04
We’re Working To Fulfil All Agreements With Labour – FG  
Education

Federal Gov’t Threatens To Sanction Illegal Satellite Campuses

2025/06/04
DSS, Troops Ambush, Kill 45 Bandits In Niger
News

DSS, Troops Ambush, Kill 45 Bandits In Niger

2025/06/04
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Benue Killings: UK-based Nigerian Journalist Tells Senate Minority Leader To Wake Up

Customs Grounds Private Jets At Lagos, Abuja Airports Over Duty Evasion

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Yielding Results, Says APC US Chair

NANS To Partner Edo Gov’t On Inter-Campus Sports Tournament

Federal Gov’t Threatens To Sanction Illegal Satellite Campuses

DSS, Troops Ambush, Kill 45 Bandits In Niger

Soun Inaugurates Health Facility In Honour Of Ex-Gov Alao Akala

British Envoy Visits Rugby School Nigeria

JUST-IN: Niger Gov’t Cancels Sallah Durbar Over Mokwa Flood Disaster

Oko Is Not Tenant To Any Town, Oloko Replies Olugbon

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.