- Safiu Kehinde
The suspected hoodlum caught in a viral video over alleged assault of a female driver has been hospitalized following his arrest.
NPO Reported that female driver, identified as Yetunde Amole, recounted how she had picked up the hoodlum identified as Friday Onu along Lekki-Epe expressway.
She, however caught Onu attempting to steal her vehicle’s battery which led to the altercation as the driver challenged the suspected hoodlum.
Onu would intimidate Amole, assaulting and shredding her clothe.
The female driver however refused to yield to the hoodlum’s intimidation as she held his clothe till the intervention of passers-by.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued on their official X handle on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Command disclosed that the hoodlum has been held in custody at the Maroko Police Division.
According to the statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occured on Monday.
The Command, however, claimed the suspect took ill and has been transferred to Falomo Police Hospital.
While commending Amole’s bravery and courage, the Command vowed to charge Onu to court once declared fit to stand trial.
The statement read in part; “The Lagos State Police Command is aware of a viral video circulating on social media, depicting the assault of one Yetunde Amole by a suspected thug near the Oriental Hotel area in Lagos.
The Command condemns this act in the strongest terms and wishes to update the public on the actions already taken.
“The incident occurred on April 7, 2025, at about 1400hrs, when the suspect, identified as Friday Onu, was caught attempting to steal Amole’s car battery. Amole, courageously intervened to prevent the theft, resulting in the suspect assaulting her.
“Following a prompt response by officers of Maroko Division, Friday Onu was arrested shortly after the incident and detained at the division. Preparations for his arraignment were underway when he suddenly took ill. He was immediately transferred to Falomo Police Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment under close supervision.
“The Lagos State Police Command assures the public that justice will be served. The suspect will be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction as soon as police medical professionals declare him fit to stand trial.
“The Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of all residents and urges the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement authorities.
“We also commend Ms. Amole for her bravery and assure her and all victims of crime that their cases will be thoroughly pursued to ensure justice is served in all cases.”