A 37-year-old graduate of Accountancy,
University of Lagos, who sold recharge cards under the Meckwen Bridge,
Victoria Island,Lagos State, has been chased to his death by men of the
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
Babalola Felix fell into the Lagoon as he
was running to avoid being arrested by the NSCDC officials.
It was gathered that the NSCDC men had invaded the area to rid it of hoodlums.
Confusion had resulted as people in the area fled in different directions on sighting the security operatives.
It was learnt that Babalola, who was also running, fell into the water after he slipped.
Eyewitnesses said efforts to rescue him
were resisted by the NSCDC officials, who threatened to kill anyone who
ventured near the scene.
The victim was said to have drowned after one of the officials pointed a gun at him to prevent him from coming out.
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