Some Lagos State residents on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the State House of Assembly over the incarceration of a community leader in Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state, Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi.

DAILY POST reports that Akanbi is currently being detained over his alleged involvement in the death of Prince Ademola Akinloye and Sheriff Ishola Salami.

The legal team representing Akanbi had on Friday alleged bias in his ongoing trial, demanding a fresh and thorough investigation into the matter.

On Monday, a civil society group stormed the Lagos Assembly with placards, calling for the release of the community leader.

The protesters petitioned the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, expressing concerns over the continuous detention of Akanbi and urging the authorities to “uphold the principles of justice, fairness and the rule of law”.

The group marched from Ikeja Shopping Mall to the State House of Assembly to deliver the letter.

According to them, investigations had allegedly failed to establish a direct connection between Akanbi and the murders, linking the matter to “disputes over community land and the distribution of proceeds from such lands”.

Copies of the petition were sent to the Governor of Lagos State, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission.

The CSO warned that if action is not taken within three days of receipt of the letter, it would embark on sustained street protests to press its demands.

Akanbi was apprehended in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on April 15, following the ongoing investigation into the murder cases.

A woman sustained serious injuries after she was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, with officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, rescuing and evacuating her for urgent medical treatment.

The incident occurred at EFF Bus Stop inward Marwa on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq.

The agency disclosed that the unidentified motorist fled the scene immediately after hitting the victim, leaving her lying helpless on the busy road with a fractured arm and leg.

LASTMA officials, who were on duty monitoring and controlling traffic within the area, quickly swung into action after the incident.

The traffic officers secured the victim from further danger, moved her away from the road, and contacted the Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, for emergency medical support.

The officials also carried out traffic control measures around the scene to prevent another accident and ensure free movement of vehicles along the corridor.

LASAMBUS officials later arrived at the scene and rushed the injured woman to the General Hospital, Odan, where she was admitted for urgent treatment and medical assessment.

Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed concern over the increasing number of hit-and-run cases recorded on Lagos roads.

He described the act as both morally wrong and punishable under the law.

“Every motorist bears an inherent civic and moral obligation to uphold the sanctity of human life. Fleeing the scene of an accident after causing injury to another road user is not only an abdication of responsibility but also a grievous affront to humanity and the rule of law,” Bakare-Oki said.  

Bakare-Oki reaffirmed the commitment of the Agency to protecting lives and property through effective traffic management and rapid emergency response operations across the state.

He also commended the collaboration between LASTMA officials and LASAMBUS personnel, noting that their quick intervention played a key role in rescuing the victim and restoring normal traffic flow along the expressway.

The agency also advised motorists to be cautious while driving, comply with traffic laws, and quickly report road accidents or emergencies to the appropriate authorities for prompt intervention.

Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State have reportedly arrested one Akaninyene Udo, a social media activist over allegations of raising false security alarms that caused panic among residents.

It was gathered that the suspect was taken into custody after allegedly posting misleading updates online suggesting an imminent security threat in parts of the state.

The posts were said to have triggered unnecessary tension and prompted emergency responses from security operatives.

The Akwa Ibom Police spokesperson, while confirming the arrest, said the action was necessary to prevent further spread of misinformation.

A statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo on Monday said the suspect, a resident of Akpautong, Esit Eket Local Government Area, who operates on social media account under the name “AK Philo,” was apprehended following investigations into a viral social media post in which he circulated a threat

“The individual was arrested for circulating false information capable of breaching public peace and causing panic among residents,” the police said.

The police added that investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the activist’s actions and whether other individuals were involved in spreading the posts.

Residents have been urged to verify information from official sources before sharing on social media, as authorities warned that anyone found guilty of spreading false security alerts would be prosecuted.