Lagos Mob Sets BRT Bus Ablaze After Motorcyclist’s Death in Ikorodu
An angry mob has reportedly set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus ablaze following the death of a commercial motorcyclist in a road accident at Ogolonto Bus Stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday after the bus allegedly struck and killed the motorcyclist while travelling along the BRT corridor.
According to reports, the collision triggered an angry reaction from residents and passers-by, who reportedly attacked the bus driver before setting the vehicle on fire.
Police officers and operatives of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) were said to have intervened and rescued the driver from the crowd.
The driver reportedly escaped without injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the collision, including the identity of the deceased motorcyclist, had yet to be officially established as of the time of filing this report.
Details about the extent of the damage to the bus and possible arrests in connection with the incident were also not immediately available.
The incident has raised concerns about mob violence and the destruction of public property following road accidents.
