Freeman Street Mob Attack: Four Suspects Arrested Over Man's Death
CP Tijani Fatai The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged mob attack that led to the death of a man, Basit Kolade, on Freeman Street, Lagos Island. Kolade was allegedly attacked by a group of individuals following a road traffic incident at about 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The police in a statement by the spokesperson of the state command, SP Abimbola Adebisi said preliminary investigation showed that Kolade was travelling with his spouse from Ebute Metta towards Lagos Island in a black Lexus Jeep when a motorcycle allegedly collided with the vehicle from behind. An argument reportedly followed, during which the vehicle allegedly reversed and hit the motorcycle, causing the rider and motorcycle to fall. The incident reportedly attracted a group of people in the area, who allegedly attacked Kolade with dangerous weapons. His spouse was rescued by some women in the vicinity, while Kolade was rushed to the Lagos Island Genera...