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  • Okada rider beat, burn man to death over N100 Balance

    Okada rider beat, burn man to death over N100 Balance

    A young man, simply identified as David, has been lynched and burned to death in Lekki Phase 1, by a group of Hausa men, over #100 balance altercation with a commercial motorcyclist, popularly called Okada rider, over N100 balance.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt that things got heated up and resulted in a fight between David and one of the commercial motorcyclists.

     

    According to sources, the #100 balance issue soon degenerated as more motorcyclists allegedly pounced on David and his friends, beating them till they became unconscious.

     

    David, who was said to be a sound engineer, was on his way home from a club when the incident occurred at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, a few days ago.

     

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the deceased was beaten alongside yet-to-be-identified men, said to be David’s friends.

     

    David’s friends, Frank (saxophonist) and Philip (keyboardist) are said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

     

    A tweet by Ufuoma (@thecoloredpen), said, “#JusticeforDavid killed in Lagos over #100 change #JusticeForDeborahSamuel killed in Sokoto #JusticeforPhillipandFrank fighting for their lives in the hospital.

     

    She added, “A group of musicians in Lagos had “regular” to play at Beer-bar along Admiralty road that evening. The sound engineer and keyboard player who mounted the same bike had an argument with the okada man (an aboki guy) which resulted in what became a cold-blooded night.

     

    “The other okada riders (that were of the same tribe) came out and tried to avenge their “brother”. To cut the long story short, try were beaten to a pulp and the sound engineer lost his life right there. “As if that was not enough, the sound engineer was burnt right there on the road. To make matters worse, the saxophonist that was to play for the night heard about what was happening while the fight just ensued and he went to try to settle not having a full grasp of what was really going on.

     

    “On getting there, he was also beaten to a pulp. The saxophonist (Frank) and the keyboardist (Philip) had to be taken to the emergency unit of the hospital where they were later admitted. Philip plays for D’banj Frank plays for Phyno.”

     

    This incident was also confirmed by someone who described himself as a friend of the deceased.

     

    The friend also wrote, “My friend was beaten and set ablaze at Lekki phase 1 two days ago. A father of 2 children was beaten into a coma and burnt. No to Jungle justice. A father of 2 little children died like that.

     

    “He was the sound engineer in my church. See how his life ended because of N100 change. Sometimes I wonder if the country Nigeria even started.

     

    “What exactly is going on in this country? Just see how Dave was set on fire over N100 change argument/fight with a Hausa Okada man. Two of Dave’s friends who were with him are currently in ICU. They were all lynched to a pulp. This happened in Lekki 1 oh, not Sokoto oh.”

     

    Meanwhile, the commercial motorcyclist, who had a disagreement with David before the matter degenerated further, has been arrested by the police.

     

    10 persons have been arrested in connection to the gruesome murder of David.

  • Pandemonium in Ogun as truck driver crushes okada rider, passenger to death

    Pandemonium in Ogun as truck driver crushes okada rider, passenger to death

    Two persons were crushed to death by a truck on Friday evening along Dangote- Ibeshe road in Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun.
    Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesman, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the in Abeokuta on Saturday.
    Akinbiyi, quoting eyewitnesses, said the truck driver drove recklessly, left his lane and faced the motorcycle, thereby crushing both the rider and his passenger to death.
    He said “An angry mob later set the Dangote truck on fire while the driver ran away.
    “The case is being handled by the Dangote plant police post,” he said.
    He noted that it took the intervention of the police and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to calm frayed nerves and the situation.
    The TRACE spokesman added that one of the deceased had been deposited at Ilaro General Hospital morgue, while the other victim has been buried by the family members.
    He commiserated with the family of the dead victims, while admonishing truck drivers to resist the temptation of reckless and dangerous driving and give consideration to other road users.
  • Amotekun shoots okada rider dead in Ibadan

    Amotekun shoots okada rider dead in Ibadan

    A stray bullet from an officer of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has killed a commercial motorcycle rider (Okada) in Ibadan.

    The incident occurred on Wednesday.

    It was gathered that operatives of the security outfit were on patrol around Mokola area of Ibadan at 11p.m. when a gun shot was heard allegedly hitting the motorcyclist, identified as Tosin Thomas.

    A witness to the incident told that Thomas, 21, was rushed to hospital for treatment, but later died in the early hours of Thursday.

    The witness said that the deceased was not on his bike, but was walking in the area when he was hit by stray bullet.

    There was a protest around Mokola roundabout area of Ibadan on Thursday morning by motorcycle operators.

    The protesters who carried the corpse of the deceased around Mokola area, later dumped the corpse in the middle of the road.

    This caused serious traffic gridlock around Mokola roundabout while shops owners hurriedly closed their shops for safety.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the incident.

    Fadeyi said that a report was received on Thursday by 9:10am from one Alamu Timothy at the Mokola Police station that 21-year-old Tosin Thomas of Ode-Olo area, Ibadan, was hit by bullet fired by Amotekun operatives around Mokola Total filing station at about 11:30 pm.

    Fadeyi said that the victim was rushed to University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, for immediate medical attention, but was later confirmed dead.

    The PPRO said that investigation had commenced into the matter and normalcy had been restored to the area.

  • Ondo Governor, Akeredolu speaks on convoy crushing okada rider

    Ondo Governor, Akeredolu speaks on convoy crushing okada rider

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has denied that his convoy crushed an Okada rider identified as Jimoh Aladeniyi.

    A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo, described the news trending on the social media as false.

    Some reports in the social media had accused Governor Akeredolu of abandoning an accident victim caused by his convoy.

    It was gathered that the late Jimoh rammed into a stationary Nissan Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) marked UK 475 KJA and parked close to the Government Technical College, Owo at about 8pm on Sunday night.

    The place where the SUV was parked had been marked by the police when reporters visited the scene.

    Some witnesses said the Okada rider was avoiding a clash with Governor Akeredolu’s convoy when he rammed into the parked car.

    Ojogo said the clarification about the incident was necessary due to the misleading narrative that had trailed the unfortunate death of the commercial motorcyclist, who had a collision with a stationary vehicle.

    Police spokesman Tee-Leo said investigation showed that the governor’s convoy didn’t hit the Okada rider.

    He said he visited the accident scene to get first- hand information about the incident.

    Said he: “It is good to correct the impression on the social media. Journalism is about factual reportage.

    “I went with some reporters. The car involved was parked and the cyclist rammed into a stationary vehicle. It is wrong for people to say it was the governor’s convoy.

    “The SUV is with us for proper investigation.”

  • Gov. Umahi orders arrest of policeman over alleged killing of Okada rider

    Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the immediate arrest of the policeman attached to the Anti Kidnap Squad (AK) of the Police Command in the state, who allegedly killed a commercial motorcycle operator, popularly known as Okada in Abakaliki.

    Umahi, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Uzor on Thursday in Abakaliki, also condemned the killing.

    He described the incident as “barbaric and callous” and said that justice would be done in the matter.

    He said that the incident had further called for more dedication, commitment and professional training for the nation’s security personnel to stop further killings of innocent Nigerians in the line of duty.

    The governor assured that he would take up the matter with the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that the policeman who allegedly killed the motorcyclist was punished in line with the rules of engagement.

    He warned that his administration would not tolerate any form of mindless killing of innocent citizens or extra judicial killing by security agencies in the state.

    He, therefore, ordered the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Titus Lamorde, to arrest the suspected killer-cop and other members of the squad in order to face the full weight of the law.

    Umahi expressed his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and promised to visit the family when full information concerning his family was made available.

    He called on the public to remain calm and not to take the laws into their hands as the situation was under control.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victim who was in his early 20s and whose identity was unknown, was allegedly shot dead at about 9.30 p.m. on Wednesday by a policeman attached to the AK Unit of the command on Water Works road, Abakaliki.

    Meanwhile, the command’s Spokesperson, Mrs Lovett Odah, confirmed the incident but maintained that details were still sketchy.

    “We will brief the press as soon we get full and accurate information on the incident, our men are still carrying out preliminary investigations into the alleged killing, “Odah said.

    Policemen have condoned off some parts of Water Works Road, scene of the incident, firing teargas to disperse angry protesters to restore order.

     

  • Okada rider docked for stealing N1,500 ear piece

    A commercial motorcyclist, Rasak Jimoh, 30, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing ear piece valued N1,500.

    The accused, a resident of No. 8, Akerele St., Ikeja, Lagos, is facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.

    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Yomi Egunjobi told the court that the accused committed the offences with others still at large, on Nov. 19, 2016 at Akilo Junction, Ogba, Lagos.

    He said the accused stole the ear piece belonging to the complainant, Chima Andrew also attempted to snatch Andrew’s mobile phone valued N58, 000 before he was apprehended.

    Egunjobi said that in his attempt to steal the complainant’s phone, the accused snatched the ear piece while riding close to the complainant who was on another motorcycle.

    “The accused forcefully snatched the ear piece and also damaged the wind screen of a tricycle with registration number KSF-73 QD valued at N15, 000 belonging to one Yusuf Zakari while trying to run away.’’

    The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 285, 337, 404 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2011.

    The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Chief Magistrate M.O. Osinbajo granted the accused N20, 000 bail with one surety.

    Osinbajo said the surety should be gainfully employed and must show evidence of payment of tax to Lagos State Government.

    She ordered that the accused be remanded in Kirikiri Prisons pending the perfection of his bail and adjourned the case till Jan. 19 for mention.