Two suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command over the death of a vigilante member in the Epe area of the state, News About Nigeria reports.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday.
He stated that the Epe Police Division had gotten a report on Monday at about 4.30 p.m. that an Ibile Vigilante member, simply identified as Oluwafemi, 45, was attacked on Friday at about 2.00 p.m. by suspected hoodlums.
He noted that the hoodlums attacked the vigilante member at a refuse dump site at Afero Village, Epe, while attempting to stop them from scavenging contaminated frozen turkeys from the dump site.
According to him, the vigilante member, who sustained injuries to parts of his body, was rushed to Epe General Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.
Hundeyin disclosed that the victim had relapsed after a few days and gave up the ghost after he was rushed back to the hospital.
“However, on July 15, 2024, at about 2.30 p.m., his condition relapsed, and he was taken back to the hospital.
“Doctors on duty battled to save his life, but unfortunately, he gave up the ghost. His corpse has been deposited at the mortuary.
“The two suspects have been arrested in addition to the 12 already handed over to the task force on Saturday over scavenging contaminated turkeys,” he stated.
He, however, stated that the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that justice will be duly served.
The PPRO also assured the public that the command will continue to protect their lives and properties.
