The Lagos State Police Command has commenced a manhunt for a driver allegedly responsible for the death of a realtor, Yinka Agboola, following a dispute over a parking space in the Lekki area of the state.
The tragic incident occurred at Royal Pine Estate along Orchid Road, where witnesses said the driver was asked to move his vehicle from the middle of the road to ease traffic flow within the estate. According to eyewitness accounts, an alternative parking space was offered, but the situation reportedly escalated after the driver reacted aggressively.
Residents alleged that the suspect entered his vehicle and drove recklessly in a threatening manner. In the ensuing confusion, the 36-year-old realtor reportedly attempted to stop the driver, but the suspect sped off, leading to Agboola sustaining critical injuries.
Confirming the incident on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspect had gone into hiding but that the vehicle involved in the incident had been recovered.
“The command is aware of the unfortunate incident. The police traced the vehicle to the suspect’s residence, where it was found. The driver remains at large,” Adebisi said.
She further confirmed that the victim later died after battling for his life in the hospital. “The victim, who had been in a coma following the incident, sadly passed away two days later,” she added.
According to the police, the case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)** for further investigation, as efforts intensify to arrest the fleeing suspect.
Footage of the incident, captured by a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera, has since circulated on social media. The video reportedly shows the suspect’s white Mercedes-Benz reversing and driving dangerously within the estate before the fatal moment occurred.
Agboola’s death has continued to spark outrage online, with many Nigerians calling for justice and stricter enforcement of traffic and safety laws within residential estates.
An X user, @Omolomo, confirmed the victim’s death in a post, writing, “Oh my God, we lost him. He died in the early hours of today.”
The Lagos State Police Command has urged anyone with useful information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward, assuring the public that justice will be served.
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