CITIZENS COMPASS—The aftermath of a clash among some road transport workers popularly known as Agbero and some loyalists of a traditional ruler has led to the death of a pedestrian in Lagos State.
The clash occurred last Sunday in the Alaba Rago, Iba area of the State.
Citizens Compass gathered that during the clash, the yet-to-be-identified pedestrian was crushed to death by a speeding vehicle.
The incident reportedly occurred during the unveiling of a new motor park in the area, allegedly established by the monarch to serve vehicles travelling to Nigeria’s northern and eastern regions.
The facility, which was launched over the weekend, is said to have sparked tension among existing transport workers, who viewed it as a threat to their control over the park system and revenue collection in the area.
Residents of the community said the conflict began in the early hours of Sunday, intensifying as both groups confronted one another near the newly constructed park. Amid the fracas, a pedestrian attempting to cross the road was hit by an oncoming vehicle, leading to fatal injuries. The victim died on the spot.
Footage shared by local sources showed a disturbing scene at the site of the incident, where concerned residents gathered around the body. In one clip, bystanders were seen using a wrapper to shield the remains from view.
In response to the unrest, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed that measures had been taken to restore calm.
Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said the state’s Commissioner of Police had visited the area for an on-the-spot assessment and met with the involved parties at the command headquarters in Ikeja the following day.
Efforts, according to the police, are ongoing to broker peace and prevent further escalation of the conflict.”
—-The PUNCH
