Lagos Police Deny Bandit Invasion, Investigate Mob Killing

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false viral social media reports claiming armed bandits have invaded several communities in the state, an incident that has already led to a fatal mob attack on a commercial motorcycle rider. Police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi stated on Monday that there is no security crisis, invasion, or coordinated attack on any school or community in areas such as Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, or Oke-Afo.

Authorities described the circulating posts, which included graphic images and videos, as unfounded and deliberately designed to create fear and panic. The command reassured residents that schools across Lagos remain safe and that police and other security agencies continue to maintain an adequate presence and surveillance in all communities.

The spread of this misinformation resulted in a tragic death, according to police. A 24-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Kulaha Ayuba, was attacked by youths who allegedly mistook him for a bandit based on the unverified reports circulating online. The police stated the youths labelled him a Fulani bandit before assaulting him to death. His motorcycle was reportedly stolen, and his body was later discovered...