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Four Suspects Arrested for Attack on Lagos BRT Bus
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency Task Force has apprehended four suspects in connection with the August 13 attack on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle.
During a press briefing held in Lagos on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Task Force, CSP Tayo Akerele, provided details of the incident.
He explained that the bus was en route from Orile-Iganmu to Alaba Suru when it was violently attacked by a group of individuals. The suspects have been identified as Ilesanmi Kazeem, Ibrahim Lawal, Daniel Abati, and Mohammed Ali.
The attack, which targeted a BRT bus with the identification number 240216, occurred as the vehicle travelled from the Mile 2 Terminal to Lagos Island.
The assailants reportedly stopped the bus near Alaba Suru, where they robbed the passengers of their belongings and caused significant damage to the vehicle.
Akerele emphasized the government’s unwavering stance against acts of violence and vandalism.
He further stated that prosecuting the culprits would serve as a warning to others inclined to commit similar crimes.
“These miscreants have a history of engaging in such destructive acts,” Akerele said. “We are determined to bring them to justice, which we are in the process of doing.”
In addition to Akerele’s remarks, ACP Emmanuel Oyewole, who oversees operations in the Lagos State Command, revealed that the suspects were arrested during a raid conducted by task force personnel in the area where the attack occurred.
Oyewole expressed his disappointment over the brazen daylight assault, in which the bus passengers were not only robbed but also injured. He reassured the public that the Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring such incidents are not tolerated.
“Four suspects have been arrested so far, including 30-year-old Mohammed Ali, who was apprehended and subsequently named the other three individuals involved in the attack. However, some suspects remain at large,” Oyewole stated.
He condemned the daytime nature of the crime, describing it as a highly reprehensible act. He assured that upon completion of the investigation, the suspects would be charged in court and face the full force of the law.
The Lagos State Government continues to crack down on criminal activities and ensure the safety of commuters, particularly those using state-regulated transport systems like the BRT.
Authorities are working diligently to apprehend any remaining suspects and prevent future occurrences of such attacks.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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