Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that ThankGod Douglas, identified as the man stabbed to death by Aboki Keke driver in Yenizue-Epie Town, Bayelsa.
Angry mob kills tricyclist who stabbed passenger to death over ₦50 in Bayelsa
A tricyclist has been killed by angry mob for allegedly st@bbing a passengers to d£ath over ₦50 dispute in Yenegoa, Bayelsa state.
The tricycle rider, who hailed from the Northern part of Nigeria, reportedly stabbed the young man in his lower abdomen and tried to flee but was caught by the mob. When they discovered that the victim had died, they beat the tricycle rider to death and set his body on fire.
A statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Asinim Butswat, condemned the tricycle operator’s actions and called on the community to remain calm.
He said the command had deployed an anti-riot squad to restore calm as youths were mobilising to attack Northerners in the state capital.
The incident triggered an outburst of violence between the Hausa community in Yenagoa and the inhabitants of Yenizue-Epie.
As of the time of filing this report, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has called for a meeting between the Hausa community and the leaders of Yenizue-Epie.
Discover more from KossyDerrickent
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
