Families of victims of three who were killed by vehicle conveying some youth who claimed to be #EndSARS protesters around First Apex School Junction, in Ikola Community, Alagbado, Lagos State, have cried out and seeking justice over the death of their sons.
Recall that on Wednesday, October 13, during one of the processions of these self-acclaimed #EndSARS protesters in Lagos State, one of the vehicles conveying the protesters, reportedly hit a tricycle, leading to the sudden death of two tricycle operators while the third person in the tricycle was severely injured and now receiving treatment in an orthopedic clinic in Alagbado area.
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| Segundo, the surviving victim now receiving treatment in the hospital |
The incident as investigated by our correspondent happened at 2pm, opposite the First Apex School, located Ikola Road, Alagbado, Lagos State, when s #EndSARS protesters were demonstrating around the community.
The deceased whose bodies have been deposited in the mortuary are identified as Yusuf Olayiwola and Azeez Ojo, while the third person, who was severely injured, identified as Segun, is presently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Alagbado.
According to an eye witness who spoke with our correspondent, under condition of anonymity, the Toyota SR5 jeep, driven by a lady( whose identity still remains unknown) during the #EndSARS protesters' procession on Wednesday, reportedly rammed into a moving tricycle, killing two and severely wounding the other.
Although the Nigerian Police Force through the AIT/Alagbado Police Division have reportedly arrested the driver of the Jeep, but the family of the victims have cried out over alleged compromise by the Police Authority.
They are however seeking justice and asking the government to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Efforts by our correspondent to speak with the IPO in-charge of incident to validate the report and allegations proved abortive, as the officer claimed he was not authorized to speak with the media.
Our reporter was referred to the Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command whose contact was not available as at press time.
Speaking with our reporter, Father of one of the deceased, Mr. Olaiyiwola, claimed that his son was gruesomely murdered by the protesters. Describing late Yusuf, as a very responsible and hardworking young man.
Mr Olayiwola lamented that the breadwinner of the family has been unjustly sacrificed for the #EndSARS protest.
He therefore called on the Lagos State Government and relevant authorities to come to his aid, as he and the deceased's mother are trying to come to terms with the reality and shock of the death of their only son, whom he also described as a very compassionate son who has promised to work harder to take care of the family.
Mrs. Bola Lawal, the sister of the second person who was killed by the car, condemned the action of the protesters, claiming that they have taken away the family's joy.
According to her, late Ojo Azeez, was the only boy child and the last born of the family. He has been responsible for so many things in the family as the male sibling.
She also noted that Late Ojo, lost his wife, two years ago shortly after she delivered Ojo's only surviving child. She however urged the Lagos State Government and Nigerians to come to the rescue of Ojo's aged mother, who has been battling with the shocking news of the death of her only boy child.
Speaking on behalf of the Tricycle Operators in-charge of the area, Mr. Ademola Olatunji, Chairman, Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria, TOOAN, Command/Ojuoore/Kola Unit, disclosed that his men were gruesomely killed by the protesters while carrying out their official duties.
He however urged the Police Authority to be fare in the handling of the case in the Interest of the families of the deceased.
He further revealed that the leadership of TOOAN have been solely footing the medical bills of victim who is presently in the hospital, while it is also responsible for the bills of the deceased. He regretted the action of the alleged killer, whom he claimed has no driving licence, wondering why such a careless person could be allowed to drive a car.
While vowing to use available legal means to pursue the case, he urged Nigerians to come to the aids of the aged parents of deceased. He also bemoaned the action of the protesters blaming them for not complying with the peaceful conduct of #EndSARS protesters in other locations across the country.
The body of the deceased are presently in the General Hospital, the wounded is presently receiving treatment, while the case is being transferred to the court.
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