Four suspects have been arrested by the police over the killing of a sound engineer simply identified as David by commercial motorcyclists over N100 balance in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
WITHIN NIGERIA had reported that the victim was lynched and burnt to death after a misunderstanding ensued over the N100 balance with one of the commercial motorcyclists.
It was learnt that things got heated up and resulted in a fight between David and one of the commercial motorcyclists.
David and his friends became unconscious after being beaten by the motorcyclists before the victim was burnt to death.
According to reports, the victim’s friends, a saxophonist and a keyboard player, are receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident.
“It is true. Our men acted promptly. Four suspects have been arrested. We have launched a manhunt for others involved.
“The police will ensure prosecution of everyone involved. We will keep advocating against jungle justice. We also urge parents, religious and political leaders to join the advocacy against jungle justice.”
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