Idowu Banwo is still struggling to come to terms with the sudden and tragic loss of his younger brother, Akeem Lamidi who was killed in a reckless high-speed chase involving suspected internet fraudsters over a mere N30,000 debt.
In an emotional interview with Punch Newspapers, Banwo recounted the heartbreaking moment he arrived at the scene to find his 49-year-old brother's lifeless body surrounded by onlookers.
"When I got there, I met his corpse on the floor in the midst of a crowd. We took him to General Hospital and they confirmed him dead," Banwo said, his voice heavy with grief.
According to reports, the suspects, popularly known as "yahoo boys," were engaged in a dangerous pursuit at high speed when the fatal accident occurred in Lagos, claiming Lamidi's life. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many questioning the recklessness of individuals who would endanger innocent lives over such a relatively small sum of money.
The deceased, who was going about his daily activities, became an unfortunate victim of the suspects' dangerous driving. Eyewitnesses at the scene described chaotic moments as crowds gathered around the victim's body before he was rushed to the hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead.
This tragedy highlights the growing concern about the activities of suspected internet fraudsters and their disregard for public safety. The incident has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and more aggressive action against cybercriminals whose activities increasingly spill into violent, real-world consequences.
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