Ogun motorcyclist killed in dispute over N100 ticket
A commercial motorcyclist was allegedly stabbed to death by a transport union tax collector, known locally as an agbero, after an argument over a N100 ticket in Ijoko, Ogun State. The incident led to protests by other motorcyclists across several communities, disrupting transportation and leaving many commuters stranded. Tensions have remained high, with some riders refusing to work and confrontations continuing in the area. Police have confirmed the incident and made some arrests, but official statements from the Ogun State Police Command are still pending.
What happened
- A commercial motorcyclist was killed following a dispute with a levy collector over a N100 ticket in Ijoko.
- The altercation escalated into violence, with two people stabbed; only one survived, according to a rider named Rasheed.
- Protests erupted in Lambe, Agbado, and Akute, with riders confronting levy collectors and disrupting transport.
- Some commercial motorcyclists have stopped working, leading to fewer available riders in the affected areas.
- Police confirmed the incident and reported arrests during subsequent confrontations, but the Ogun State Police Command has not issued an official statement.
