A viral video has sparked widespread outrage after an Indian national was allegedly seen assaulting two Nigerian truck drivers during a confrontation along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The footage, which circulated on social media on Monday, October 12, showed the man allegedly striking one of the drivers with a stick while the other was restrained by his associates.
Reports accompanying the video identified the drivers as Riliwan Olajide and Taiwo Yinusa and linked the incident to a dispute involving truck keys at a business reportedly located along the expressway.
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The drivers were said to have resisted demands to surrender their truck keys, leading to a heated confrontation. The footage also appeared to show one of the drivers being kicked while on the ground.
As of the time of reporting, the circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear, and there was no immediate confirmation of police involvement or an official response from the parties accused.
The incident has triggered concerns about the alleged treatment of Nigerian workers and the need for a thorough investigation to establish what happened and ensure accountability.
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