- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a US returnee, David Segun, and two others for allegedly murdering an Uber driver in Obalende
- The suspects reportedly robbed and killed the Lagos driver by stabbing him multiple times in the neck
- Two of the suspects were apprehended on the spot by community members, while the remaining two were later arrested
21-Year-Old Nigerian Man Who Returned from American Leads Robbery, Kills Uber Driver, Name AnnouncedSource: FacebookIncident DetailsOn January 9, 2025, at about midnight, a case of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder was reported. One Emeka Akwara 19yrs, David Segun, 21yrs, Samuel Ariori, 21yrs and Lukman Ariori, 19yrs ordered an Uber at Chevron in the Lekki area en-route to Obalende. On getting to Obalende in a lonely area, they robbed and killed the Uber driver by stabbing him multiple times in the neck, unfortunately, they were unable to snatch the vehicle.With the intervention of good Samaritans within the environs, two suspects were immediately arrested and were handed over to police operatives attached to Lion Building. Arrest and InvestigationThis is their team leader. He was sent home from America by his father. The mother at home could still not handle him. The failure of society is placed on the police. We are not complaining, it is a job we signed up for. They will be facing criminal prosecution right from Monday.I wonder the value of what this vehicle will fetch in the market that made them snuff the life out of the owner. Probably the man even took the vehicle on hire purchase, he added.Broader Context and Policing EffortsRobbers Trail, Shoot FRSC Official
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