One killed as okada riders attack police officers on ‘illegal duty’ in Lagos

One person has been killed and his body run over by okada riders in the Aswani area of Lagos state.

On Friday, an X user with the username @bigwig__austin, shared a video showing motorcycle riders running over a lifeless body on an expressway.

The user called on the state government to take action on the incident.

“Dear Lagos State Govt, a disturbing video of a man Murdered in broad daylight and his murderers using okada to run over his body repeatedly is circulating on the Media,” he wrote.

“Irrespective of his crime this is barbaric. Kindly do something. Thanks!”

The video has since gone viral, drawing condemnation by social media users.

Reacting to the incident on Saturday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, said two police officers had moved with some residents to carry out an illegal duty, leading to the death of one of the people.

“Two police officers attached to the Lagos State Taskforce on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 went on illegal duty, taking some civilians with them to shore up their number,” the statement reads.

“They came under attack from motorcycle riders, resulting in the death of one of the civilians.

“While disciplinary actions have commenced on the already detained police officers, and search is on for their civilian accomplices, investigations have commenced to identify, arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of this dastardly act.”

Meanwhile, the activities of okada riders had earlier been banned in the Aswani area of the state.