The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) member, Shamsideen Adio, accused of beating a dispatch rider to death in the Tapa Street area of Lagos Island.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday, followed a dispute between Adio and the rider over claims that the latter had scratched Adio’s vehicle.
A journalist and Facebook user, Chris Nwandu, who shared a video of the incident on Thursday, narrated how the situation spiraled into violence.
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.”*
Although efforts to reach the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, were unsuccessful as her line was unreachable, a police officer in the area who is familiar with the case confirmed the development.
According to the officer, “The victim died from the injuries and the suspect has been arrested. He is now at the State Criminal Investigation Department.”
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