Friday Onu was taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command after a video of him assaulting Yetunde Amole, a female commercial driver, on the Lekki-Epe Motorway went viral.
Onu was allegedly attempting to steal her car battery when the incident happened.
This was made known in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday.
The incident took place on Monday, around the Oriental Hotel area.
After being found attempting to steal Amole’s car battery, Onu attacked her after Amole intervened.
Onu was promptly taken into custody by Maroko Division officers, but he later became ill and needed to be sent to Falomo Police Hospital, according to Hundeyin.
His statement reads, “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 2 p.m., when the suspect, identified as Friday Onu, was caught attempting to steal Amole’s car battery. Amole courageously intervened to prevent the theft, which resulted in the suspect assaulting her.
“Following a prompt response by officers of the 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 in a court of competent jurisdiction as soon as police medical professionals declare him fit to stand trial.”
He added, “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.”
In a widely shared video on Tuesday, the woman was shown crying and with her face swollen as she described how the Agbero got into her car pretending to be a passenger close to the Oriental Hotel and saying he was going to the Nigerian Law School.
She claims that when she saw him in her rearview mirror, purportedly trying to take out her car’s battery, she grew suspicious.
She mentioned that he allegedly attacked her violently when she challenged him, beating her, tearing her clothing, and physically pulling her in public.
