A tragic incident occurred in the Obalende area of Lagos State, resulting in the death of a man named Toheeb Eniasa. The incident took place at a petrol station belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, where motorists and residents were struggling to purchase fuel.
According to eyewitnesses, the chaos began when two men, believed to be military officers, attempted to bypass the queue and purchase fuel. This action was met with resistance from people who had been waiting for hours. Toheeb Eniasa was among those who spoke out against the officers, asking them to join the queue like everyone else.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that a verbal confrontation ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation. One of the men allegedly shot Toheeb Eniasa before fleeing the scene. The incident left the area in disarray, with an irate mob burning two security vans in retaliation.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that Toheeb Eniasa was shot dead and two vehicles were burnt. Investigations are ongoing to identify the shooter and unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by commuters, motorists, and residents due to the fuel scarcity in the area, which has led to an increase in transport fares and long queues at filling stations.
