Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle was set ablaze by an angry mob following the death of a commercial motorcyclist in a crash at Ogolonto bus stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The incident triggered outrage among residents, with police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps intervening to rescue the BRT driver from the agitated crowd.
According to a post shared on X by user @kinglammyjames, the commercial motorcyclist was crushed to death by the BRT bus before the mob set the vehicle on fire.
“Live at OGOLONTO.
“A bike man was crushed to death by the BRT Bus and in turn, the STREET BOYS burned down the BRT Bus,” the user wrote.
Videos and details shared on social media drew attention to the incident at Ogolonto bus stop, a busy location in Ikorodu, where the fatal collision was followed by the destruction of the public transport vehicle.
The circumstances surrounding the crash, including the identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the events that led to the collision, had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made over the burning of the BRT bus or whether an official statement had been issued by the relevant authorities.
The incident adds to concerns over public safety and mob violence following road accidents, particularly when fatal collisions trigger anger among residents and commuters.
