The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a transport union official, Shamsideen Adio, for allegedly beating a dispatch rider to death on Lagos Island.
The incident happened on Wednesday along Tapa Street after a fight reportedly broke out between Adio and the rider over claims that the rider had scratched his vehicle.
A journalist, Chris Nwandu, who posted a video of the assault on Facebook, said the attack turned violent when Adio was joined by some of his colleagues.
He wrote, “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 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.”
Police sources confirmed to journalists that the rider later died from the injuries. One officer said, “The victim died from the injuries and the suspect has been arrested. He is now at the State Criminal Investigation Department.”
