A viral video showing an Indian national allegedly assaulting two Nigerian truck drivers at a company’s premises along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has sparked outrage, with transport stakeholders demanding justice and calling for an investigation.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the premises of Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd, around Km 12 of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, opposite the old Ratcoc Quarry. The footage circulated widely on social media on Monday, October 12.

The two transport workers were identified as Rilwan Olajide, a truck driver, and Taiwo Yinusa, his motor boy. The video appears to show a confrontation between the drivers and individuals at the company’s premises, with the disagreement reportedly involving truck keys and a demand for demurrage compensation.

The situation allegedly escalated when a man identified in media reports as an Indian national struck one of the drivers with a stick. Another worker appeared to be restrained by other individuals and kicked while on the ground.

However, the full circumstances leading to the confrontation remain unclear, and the allegations have yet to be conclusively established.

The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) condemned the alleged assault, describing the reported treatment of the workers as unacceptable. The association said the available video footage and other materials raised concerns about the alleged involvement of individuals connected with the company.

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AMATO stressed that disagreements over payments, truck keys or other commercial matters should be resolved through lawful means rather than violence or intimidation. It also emphasised that every person in Nigeria is entitled to dignity and protection under the law, regardless of nationality or occupation.

The association called on the relevant police authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, preserve available evidence and identify everyone involved. It urged the authorities to prosecute anyone found culpable in accordance with the law.

AMATO also appealed to the management of Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd to cooperate with investigators and take appropriate steps to prevent a recurrence. It maintained that accountability should be based on the actions of individuals and should not be used to stigmatise Indian nationals generally.

In a separate response, the Lagos State Trucks and Cargo Committee (LASTCOC) reportedly directed truck owners and drivers to suspend the delivery and collection of consignments to and from the company pending further action over the incident.

The directive could affect cargo movement involving the company while transport operators await the outcome of efforts to address the allegations. LASTCOC also warned that operators who disregarded the directive could face sanctions.

The reported suspension underscores the growing tension between transport stakeholders and the company following the circulation of the video.

The incident has renewed concerns about the safety and treatment of Nigerian truck drivers and motor boys, who play a critical role in moving goods across the country. Transport stakeholders have insisted that workplace and commercial disputes must be handled through established procedures, with violence and intimidation investigated and addressed appropriately.

As of the latest available reports, there was no confirmed public announcement of an arrest or a formal police finding on the incident. The company’s response was also not available. The allegations therefore remain subject to investigation, and the responsibility of each person involved must be determined through due process.

Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation linked to the disputed All Progressives Congress (APC) Imo West senatorial primary.

Okorocha was reportedly arrested on Monday night, October 12, 2026, at REIZ Continental Hotel in Abuja, following a court order authorising his arrest after he allegedly failed to honour previous police invitations.

However, the former governor was released on bail after approximately one hour of interrogation and was directed to return to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday for further questioning, according to reports citing the Imo State Police Command.

The police reportedly invited Okorocha for questioning on September 2, but the appointment was rescheduled to September 8 at the request of his lawyers. He allegedly failed to attend the rescheduled meeting, prompting further action by the authorities.

The investigation centres on a disputed document purporting to show that Okorocha won the APC senatorial primary for Imo West, also known as Orlu Zone, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned the document, insisting that its official records identify Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the winner of the May 18, 2026, primary election and the party’s duly submitted candidate for the senatorial district.

In letters dated October 8, the commission reportedly asked the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the disputed primary results, describing the document naming Okorocha as the winner as fictitious.

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INEC reportedly attached copies of the official primary report and the disputed document to its correspondence with the security agencies, requesting an investigation into the document’s origin and authenticity.

A Senior Magistrate Court in Abuja had also issued bench warrants for the arrest of Okorocha, former senator Ifeanyi Araraume, Timothy Ama Chuks and Amen Okorocha over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and the tendering of false documents.

The allegations concern the purported alteration or presentation of APC primary results to show Okorocha as the winner despite the party’s official submission naming Uzodimma.

Before news of his arrest emerged, Okorocha had publicly denied reports that a court issued a warrant for his arrest, challenging those making the claims to publish the relevant court documents.

He also disputed suggestions that INEC had indicted him, arguing that the commission’s correspondence requested an investigation into a document in circulation rather than establishing his guilt.

The former governor has maintained that the controversy should be addressed through due process.

The latest arrest report marks a new stage in the dispute over the APC’s Imo West senatorial ticket, which has become a point of contention ahead of the 2027 elections.

Okorocha, who governed Imo State from 2011 to 2019 and later represented Imo West in the Senate, has also pursued legal action relating to the primary election and INEC’s recognition of Uzodimma.

The police have not publicly disclosed all the details of the investigation, and the allegations against Okorocha and the other individuals remain subject to judicial determination.

His release on bail does not amount to a determination of the allegations, while further questioning and investigation are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the disputed document.