Okada Riders Set Houses Ablaze In Abuja Over Death Of Two Colleagues

Not less than 100 motorcyclists have reportedly attacked Same Global Estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja over the death of two of their colleagues.

DAILY POST gathered that trouble began in the area on Sunday, when a motorist hit the Okada riders and ran into the estate for safety.

The irate motorcyclists reportedly descended on houses in the Estate and began to set them on fire one after the other when they could not apprehend the offender.

The attack, according to an eyewitness, was aimed at apprehending the motorist who was trying to escape being lynched.

A police source told DAILY POST that the FCT command has taken over the area to enforce peace.

The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, could not be reached for comment as of press time.