Police arrest six after viral video shows youths harassing Lagos motorists
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- Lagos police arrested six suspects after a viral video showed youths harassing motorists.
- The video, shared on social media, depicted young men surrounding a car and gesturing aggressively.
- Police stated they were already monitoring such activities and are increasing surveillance to prevent recurrence.
Lagos police have arrested six individuals following the circulation of a video on social media depicting "miscreants" harassing motorists. The footage showed several young men surrounding a vehicle in traffic, gesturing aggressively and nearly damaging a side mirror.
This is not even a celebrity, this is a normal person going about his day and they almost destroyed his side mirror. How are you people coping with this in Lagos? Why isn’t anyone doing anything about it?
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrests on its official X account, stating that officers had been proactively monitoring and addressing such activities before the video gained traction. The command emphasized that six suspects were apprehended on the same road where the incident occurred, and an investigation is ongoing. Officers have also been strategically deployed to intensify surveillance and prevent similar incidents.
some miscreants harassing motorists and creating distress along the road.
The incident highlights ongoing public complaints about the activities of street touts, often referred to as "agberos." Several public figures, including actress Bimbo Ademoye and music video director TG Omori, have recently spoken out about alleged harassment, extortion, and vehicle damage by such groups targeting motorists and film crews in the state.
Following the incident, six (6) suspects have been arrested on the same road, and investigation is ongoing.
The police thanked the public for bringing the matter to their attention and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to ensure the safety of Lagos. The command reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue and maintaining public order.
Officers have also been strategically deployed to intensify surveillance and prevent a recurrence.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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