Vincent Toritseju
Lagos — AN unidentified truck driver was on Monday stabbed to death by urchins in Lagos, otherwise known as Area boys for refusing to be extorted.
Confirming the incident, Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin said that he got the report of the incident but does not have the details yet.
Hundeyin disclosed that investigation into the death of the driver has commenced adding that the moments details are made available, he will make it public.
Also speaking on the matter, the Coordinator of the Presidential Standing Task Team, PSTT, Mr. Moses Fadipe disclosed that it is unfortunate that the society has degenerated to such a level.
Fadipe also said that this is the battle his team has been fighting against over the years adding that the port area has become a dangerous place for normal business to thrive.
He said: “We will not relent in our fight against this monster called extortion and I am also calling on all stakeholders in the maritime industry to join hands with the Task Team to kick extortion out of the ports.
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