Man dies after alleged beating by Lagos car park officials
A man named Opeyemi Lawal has died following an alleged assault by car park officials at the Marina car park in Lagos Island. Reports say that Lawal was accused of theft and was tied up and beaten, despite pleas from him and local residents. Eyewitnesses claim that the officials ignored repeated requests to release him. The incident has sparked protests from residents at the local police division.
What happened
- Opeyemi Lawal was allegedly assaulted and tied up by two car park officials after being accused of theft.
- Eyewitnesses and residents pleaded with the officials, but they refused to release Lawal.
- A Facebook user, Sheriff Ojon, shared details and images of the incident, showing bruises on Lawal's body.
- Residents protested at the police division following Lawal's death.
- The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, did not respond to requests for comment as of the time of reporting.
- PUNCH Metro reported on September 19, 2025, that a similar incident involving park officials led to an arrest after a man's death.
