- Suspected fraudster dies after falling into Lagos canal while fleeing police arrest
Lagos Police Deny Chasing Man to Death, Investigation Ongoing
A yet-to-be-identified man accused of being an internet fraudster died after falling into a canal in Lagos while attempting to escape arrest by plain-clothed policemen. The incident occurred in the Ayobo area of Ipaja, Lagos State.
The police have denied chasing the man to death, with the State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stating that an investigation is ongoing. However, a friend of the deceased’s wife claimed that two policemen have been detained in connection with the incident.