A fish farmer Moshood Suleiman has reportedly been killed in Ilorin by an Okada operator following disagreement on fare
According to Daily Trust, Suleiman who was in his early 30s boarded the Okada from Unity area of the town. His destination was Fate road.
A disagreement reportedly ensued between him and the Okada man over the fare upon reaching Fate.
According to a source, “Initially, they were arguing over the fare and other okada operators who came around started beating him (Suleiman).
“He ran and was pursued only to be ambushed at the front of a filling station in the area until one of his family members who had learnt about the development came to rescue him.”
The deceased’s sister, Oyindamola, said Suleiman died at the Ilorin General Hospital where he was rushed to for treatment.
She said, “A Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) team that was fortunate to pass through the area at the time, arrested 3 of the okada riders.
“He gave up the ghost at the Ilorin General Hospital. But we want justice to be served and those involved be fished out and punished. My brother cannot die in vain. Our family wants justice in the matter.”
Contacted on Tuesday, the Spokesman of the NSCDC, Ayeni Olasunkanmi, confirmed the incident. He however said the matter had been taken over by the police.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ajayi Okasanmi, said he was yet to be briefed on the incident, adding that he would find out.
