In a recent incident that took place on August 20, a suspected armed robber, yet to be identified, met his unfortunate demise while attempting to rob a resident identified only as Victor in Olugboso, located within the Agege area of Lagos State.
According to information gathered by PUNCH Metro, the incident unfolded after midnight when the suspect forcibly entered Victor’s residence. Armed with what turned out to be a toy gun, he aimed to steal Victor’s valuables.
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However, Victor, sensing the gun’s artificial nature, confronted the intruder. A physical altercation ensued between them. During the struggle, the armed criminal retrieved a pair of scissors from his pocket and used it to stab Victor.
The commotion drew the attention of other tenants residing in the building. Responding swiftly, they managed to overpower the criminal and rescue Victor, who had already sustained severe injuries.
An anonymous resident recounted the situation, explaining, “The incident occurred around 1:30 am. The sounds of the struggle were audible throughout the building, leading other occupants to trace it to Victor’s room. Discovering his plight, they swiftly intervened and called for medical help. He had been stabbed in the neck, chest, and various parts of his face, necessitating an urgent trip to a nearby hospital.”
As word of the incident spread, additional residents converged on the scene. Enraged by the suspect’s actions, they unleashed their anger upon him, subjecting him to a severe beating.
The culmination of the assault proved fatal, and the suspected robber succumbed to the injuries inflicted upon him by the mob.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the occurrence. He disclosed, “The incident happened. A pair of scissors and a toy gun were found on the suspect. The corpse has been deposited in the morgue. The victim was taken to the hospital and he is responding to treatment. Investigation is ongoing.
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