Driver Arrested For Allegedly Beating Passenger To Death Over Money Issues In Lagos State

There is always a saying, not everyone who you see are in a perfect health condition, as some may be suffering from various illness that is not visible to others, as it is best to always avoid any form of violent confrontation with anyone.

The Police of Lagos State has arrested one Habeeb Quadri a commercial drive for allegedly assaulting his passenger, Emmanuel James over money issues which lead to the death of the passenger.

According to report from other passengers and eyewitnesses, it was claimed that Quadri hit James on the chest, an incident which happened at the Bode Thomas area of Lagos state.

Other passengers, and eyewitness tried to revive James, but to no avail as he was motionless on the floor as the drive was held by some other passengers to prevent him from escaping from the scene. The Bode Thomas Police Division have come up to confirm the case as the matter was reported by the son of James, after he rushed him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead by the doctor, after he was rejected by the another hospital.

“it’s a murder case and we are investigating it. The deceased lived on Olatunde Onimole Street, Aguda in the Surulere area. According to the son, who identified his name as Emmanuel Kayode stated that, his father was first rejected by the hospital as they claimed he was in a critical condition, he was taken back home for treatment. Along the line, he gave up.” The Police stated.

Quadri, has been arrested while the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, for further investigation, according to the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bala Elkana.

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