Robbery suspect with toy gun beaten to death in Lagos

A suspected robber with a toy gun has been beaten to death by angry mob in Lagos State.

The suspect identified as Victor was nabbed while making attempts to rob a resident of Olugboso in the Agege area of Lagos.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident on Sunday.

It was gathered that the suspect who broke into an apartment of a resident was nabbed by the mob with a toy gun which he was using to scare his victims.

Confirming the development, the Lagos PPRO said the suspect’s corpse has been deposited in the morgue, while Victor, who engaged the suspect in a fight, is responding to treatment in a hospital.

He said, “The incident happened. A pair of scissors and a toy gun were found on the suspect. The corpse has been deposited in the morgue.

“The victim was taken to the hospital and he is responding to treatment. Investigation is ongoing”.