An unidentified suspected armed robber was fatally beaten during an attempted robbery in the Agege area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on August 20 when the suspect broke into the apartment of a resident named Victor at Olugboso. Using a toy gun, the robber tried to steal Victor’s belongings at midnight.
However, Victor realized the gun was fake and confronted the robber, resulting in a physical altercation. The armed criminal then used a pair of scissors from his pocket to stab Victor. The noise from the struggle alerted other tenants, who rushed to the scene.
Co-tenants managed to overpower the robber and rescue Victor, who had sustained severe injuries. They quickly took him to a nearby hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, enraged residents who witnessed the incident attacked the suspect, severely beating him.
Due to the severity of the mob attack, the suspected robber succumbed to his injuries and died. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident. The suspect’s possessions included a pair of scissors and a toy gun. The victim, Victor, is currently in the hospital and is recovering. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.