The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) member, Shamsideen Adio, for allegedly beating a dispatch rider to death in Tapa Street, Lagos Island.
It was learnt that the incident followed a scuffle over claims that the rider had scratched Adio’s vehicle.
The confrontation escalated when Adio, joined by colleagues, reportedly attacked the rider.
A journalist and Facebook user, Chris Nwandu, who shared a video of the incident.
He said, “A popular Lagos Island NURTW top official by the name Shamsideen Adio mercilessly beat a dispatch rider to a pulp on Wednesday in Tapa Street, Lagos Island, for obstructing his way while driving on the road.
“He was joined by his other friends and colleagues, battering the poor guy as they liked. We are reliably informed that he’s notorious for beating Marwa (tricycle) operators to a pulp whenever they offend him.
“It was reported that a few days ago, he also dealt deadly blows to a Marwa operator who ended up in the general hospital.”
A police officer in the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the victim died from injuries sustained during the beating.
“The victim died from the injuries and the suspect has been arrested. He is now at the State Criminal Investigation Department,” the source said.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, could not be reached for comment as of Thursday.
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