The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, and filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, was beaten by an angry mob for stealing iPhones at Computer Village in the state.
After reports made the rounds on Tuesday that the filmmaker was caught stealing 9 packs of brand new iPhone devices, he had debunked the report.
The police has, however, confirmed the report.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Dolapo Badmus, told Punch the incident happened at the Computer Village.
She said Egbegbe had denied the allegation, noting that the case was still under investigation.
Badmus said, “The command received the report of an alleged stealing at the Computer Village. There have been accusations and denials.
“The shop owner alleged that the said Seun (Egbegbe) came to his shop to buy iPhones and in the process, he wanted to bolt in a vehicle.
“But Seun said he wanted to pick money from his vehicle to balance the payment based on an agreement with the sales boy.
“He said when he entered the vehicle, the boy screamed for help and he was attacked and beaten up by some people in the vicinity.
“Operatives at Area F is investigating the matter to unravel the occurrence.
“The outcome will be made open,” the spokesperson stated.
