Police arrests suspected killer of Okada riders’ association chairman in Lagos

Police operatives in Lagos have arrested the suspected killer of the Chairman of the Ojodu-Berger Okada Riders Association, Alaba Williams.

Alaba was stabbed to death at Kosoko bus stop in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State over the collection of levies on May 8.

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He was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to journalists on Tuesday.

He said the investigation into the case had commenced immediately.

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