How hoodlums attacked, robbed Lagos BRT passengers
HOODLUMS have attacked and robbed some passengers, who boarded a high-capacity bus-based transit system, popularly known as Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, in Orile area of Lagos. This came as the Lagos State government, yesterday, decried the attack, warning perpetrators to desist from the act. It was learned that many commuters lost their valuables to the hoodlums, who went on the rampage and attacked motorists. According to vendor, Bukola Ayeni, “The hoodlums who disguised as protesters against the task force’s seizure of motorcycles, attacked a BRT bus about 1p.m., and stole the passengers’ valuables.” Bukola said the attack went on for about 20 to 30 minutes without the intervention of security personnel. Another victim, Dare Abiola said the hoodlums were going to Orile police station to attack some policemen, who had raided some motorcyclists around the Odunade-Coker axis. Dare explained: “As we moved further, the crowd grew. When we got to the Alafia bus stop, in front of the NNPC fill...