Attack On BRT Passengers: Lagos Taskforce Arrests 4 Suspects
The Lagos State Government through the special Taskforce, has arrested four suspects in connection with the recent attack on Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, Bus at Orile area of the state.
The suspects are: ibrahim Lawal, 35, Abati Daniel, 20, Ilesanmi Kazeem, 32 and Muhammed Ali,30.
The bus, which was traveling from Mile 2 to Leventis, was approaching the Ore-Ofe Bus Stop on the Orile axis with 35 passengers on board when a large mob suddenly emerged and swarmed on the bus.
The attackers assaulted passengers, stabbed them with sharp objects, and robbed them of their phones and other valuables.
Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, Olusola Oyewole of the Lagos State Police Command, in company of Chairman, Lagos State Taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police, Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this on Wednesday, while parading the suspects before newsmen at Headquarters, Bolade Oshodi, Safety Arena.
According to Oyewole, the arrest followed directive by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the state Commissioner of Police, CP, Fayoade Adegoke.
Also, the state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who descried the act, described it as “unacceptable and perpetrators must be brought to justice as deterrent to others.”
While addressing the media, Oyewole explained that, “The suspects vandalized the BRT Bus, attacked the passengers, maimed and robbed them of their valuables.
“The offence which was carried out in broad day light is highly condemnable and the suspects will be prosecuted accordingly upon completion of investigation.
“Meanwhile, efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspects still at large for prosecution.”
Also speaking on the development, Akerele said, the suspects were arrested around Orile after he confessed which led to the arrest of other three suspects who carried out the dastardly act.
“In line with the zero tolerance against any form of criminality in the state, I can assure you that we will get others still at large for prosecution and bring all suspects to justice,” Akerele vowed
He assured residents of their safety on all public transportation platforms in Lagos State, saying that all necessary security steps are being taken to protect residents and visitors.