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The Lagos state Police Command on Thursday confirmed the death of an unnamed young man who was allegedly killed while struggling with others to get his share of money donated by a politician in Ajegunle area of the metropolis.
The spokeswoman for the state command, Ms Ngozi Braide, who confirmed the incident said the matter was being investigated.
Braide disclosed that some people had been arrested in connection with the incident.
According to her, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
Meanwhile, a source who spoke anonymously said that the incident occurred when the politician, who had come to inspect ongoing projects, donated large sums of money to the youths.
The source said attempt by some people to prevent some social miscreants (area boys) from bolting with the money led to a free-for-all.
"The money the politician brought when he visited the area caused the fight at 7-Up Bus Stop, Ajegunle. There was a heated argument over the sharing of the money; a fight ensued and in the process, a man was killed at the scene,’’ said the source.
The spokeswoman for the state command, Ms Ngozi Braide, who confirmed the incident said the matter was being investigated.
Braide disclosed that some people had been arrested in connection with the incident.
According to her, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
Meanwhile, a source who spoke anonymously said that the incident occurred when the politician, who had come to inspect ongoing projects, donated large sums of money to the youths.
The source said attempt by some people to prevent some social miscreants (area boys) from bolting with the money led to a free-for-all.
"The money the politician brought when he visited the area caused the fight at 7-Up Bus Stop, Ajegunle. There was a heated argument over the sharing of the money; a fight ensued and in the process, a man was killed at the scene,’’ said the source.