A mechanic identified as Samson was found dead in a bush in the Abijo area of Ibeju‑Lekki, Lagos, after being lured there with a fake car‑repair job.
The incident occurred in the Abijo neighbourhood of Ibeju‑Lekki, a coastal district of Lagos State, Nigeria. According to the report, Samson was deceived into traveling to the remote location under the pretense of a vehicle‑repair assignment, where he was subsequently killed.
Police have opened an investigation but have not yet disclosed details about any suspects, motives, or the exact circumstances of the killing.
The case has heightened concerns over the safety of mechanics and other service providers who often meet clients at various sites for work. Authorities are urged to intensify efforts to protect such workers.
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, has been grappling with a range of security challenges, including kidnappings, armed robberies and homicides. Law‑enforcement agencies continue to address these issues in an effort to improve public safety.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>