Crime
Lagos NURTW chief ‘Arikuyeri’ killed in park takeover fight
There was pandemonium on Sunday afternoon as suspected cult members murdered the Mile 12 Branch Chairman of the Lagos State Park Management Committee, Sulaimon Lawal, popularly known as Ariku.
Suspected loyalists and colleagues of the slain transport union member went on a rampage at Owode Elede, Mike 12, Ketu Owode Onirin and other parts of the community attacking residents and passers-by.
The battle over supremacy in motor parks around the Mile 12 area of the state resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the warring c#lt gangs.
In a video circulating the internet, Ariku can be seen laying helpless as unknown individuals machete him to death.
The police spokesperson in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the tragic incident on Sunday. He said normalcy has been restored by security operatives. “One person d#ed but normalcy has been restored. Police are on the ground,” Mr Hundeyin said.
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