15.12.05|
From our Weekly Security Newsletter:Fatal attack: Fri 9th – A handbag was snatched from an unsuspecting lady along Idowu-Taylor Street, Victoria Island. It has been reported that a one legged man riding pillion on an Okada (motorbike) grabbed the bag; the incident was witnessed by many who prevented the Okada from getting away. On stopping the Okada driver and passenger a crowd started to beat them, after some time the couple were set alight and died prior to the police arrival. Comment: This incident highlights the speed at which incidents can escalate and the intensity of such reprisals.
Yesterday, while leaving the American School my driver, Martins, and I watched three guards beating two men to the ground with sticks. Martins noted that they must have been caught trying to steal from the recently evicted residents of 1004 Apartments.
Crowds had begun to gather to watch as we drove away.