Crisis erupted in Ibeju-Lekki on Friday, August 29, as residents staged a mass protest over the killing of an unarmed man, allegedly by police officers, sparking renewed outrage over law-enforcement conduct.
The incident occurred in the Onosa community on Thursday night, leaving two others critically injured and hospitalised.
By early Friday morning, hundreds of aggrieved youths and residents had taken to the streets, blocking major roads and halting traffic in a show of anger and solidarity. Videos from the scene showed crowds marching, chanting, and piling tyres across the roadway, with police officers present to prevent further escalation. In one clip, the victim’s body was seen inside a car.
“The protest was against the police in Ibeju-Lekki after the killing of an unarmed citizen. It happened at Onosa,” a resident confirmed. Another eyewitness added, “Two people are in the hospital now.”
Community members accused the police of excessive force and called for justice, demanding that those responsible be identified and prosecuted.
The Nigerian Police Force in a Statement urged for calm, saying the injured persons were being treated at a hospital while investigation into the case had commenced.
Lagos State Police say normalcy has been restored in Ibeju-Lekki after a protest over an officer allegedly killing an okada rider.
The officers involved are now in custody and investigations have started. pic.twitter.com/sLSrjMQadp
— Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikeji) August 29, 2025
