By Esther Onyegbula
The Lagos State Police Command mentioned it can on Friday arraign a Nationwide Union of Street Transport Staff, NURTW, chief, Shamsideen Adio, popularly referred to as Shameleon, over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider in Lagos Island.
Recalled that, Adio, 55, was arrested after he allegedly descended on the sufferer throughout a scuffle on Tapa Road, Lagos Island, on September 17, 2025. The sufferer, who was accused of scratching Adio’s automobile, was mentioned to have been overwhelmed mercilessly by the suspect and his associates.
In accordance with eyewitnesses, the rider was struck repeatedly with a helmet and fists till he collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital however later died from accidents sustained within the assault.Confirming the event, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Bababseyi Oluseyi, mentioned the suspect is at the moment being held on the State Felony Investigation Division, SCID, Panti-Yaba.
, could be arraigned on Friday.
In the meantime, the Lagos State Home of Meeting has additionally waded into the matter, insisting that the suspect and his accomplices have to be prosecuted.
Chairman of the Home Committee on Transportation, Adewale Adedeji, condemned the incident, describing it as “an act that have to be condemned by each well-meaning Nigerian.”
He mentioned: “We will simply think about a dispatch rider who left dwelling to earn a residing for himself not returning as a result of anyone who thinks he’s above the regulation determined to take his life. The sanctity of human life has no different and Shamsideen’s case have to be dealt with to function a lesson.”
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