Traffic warden yanks off motorist’s teeth over N50 (photos)

Yesterday, a traffic warden, Sunday Charles,
engaged in fisticuff with a motorist, identified only
as Kingsley, who refused to part with N50 after he
was stopped at the Omole bus stop, Oba Ogunnusi
Road, Ojodu area of Lagos State, by a team of traffic
wardens.
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The trouble reportedly started when Kingsley
claimed that he had earlier given Charles, N50,
adding that he would not give him another until
evening. According to many eyewitnesses, Charles,
who insisted on collecting the money, dragged
Kingsley down from the vehicle and punched him in
the face, prompting 3 teeth to fall off.
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It was gathered that Kingsley held the warden and
dragged him into the bus while demanding medical
treatment. He also wanted to report the case at the
Ojodu Police Station but people advised him against
it as Charles' uniform was torn and they suspected
that the matter could be turned against Kingsley.
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While speaking about the incident, Lagos State Police
PRO, Dolapo Badmos, said: “The traffic warden was
beaten by a commercial bus driver and his conductor
who are still at large. His service uniform was torn to
pieces. He was rescued by a team of policemen
deployed in the scene. The case will be dealt with Decisively.