What is really happening in this country?!
I was told a story by a credible eyewitness and a dear friend.
On the 3rd of february yesterday, at Owosheni junction by mission road not far from Fcmb in Benin, a commercial driver parked his bus and began loading passengers, a police van came along accosted him and told him to leave the spot but the driver refused.
His affront and refusal infuriated the policemen who forcibly removed his vehicle battery to render him immobile and in response to prevent the patrol team from leaving with his battery, the driver layed down on the ground in front of the police van thinking they will stop or not move.
Unfortunately, the police simply drove over the man killing him instantly right in the presence of his wife and son!
The policemen on realising what they had done under the guise of helping the now lifeless man attempted to pick up the corpse which resulted in an attack on them by angry onlookers mostly motorpark touts.
One of the policemen had to release a volley of bullets to disperse the mob and make their escape!
Workers and customers at the bank had to run for cover on hearing gunshots, some cars too were vandalized.
If you are in Benin and heard or witnessed this sad incident too kindly send pictures if you have to yomilawal1@gmail.com
May the soul of this man who was simply trying to provide for his family rest in peace!
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