There are fears that no fewer than two persons have been shot dead at the Ojota area of Lagos on Monday after police men tried to quell a riot by some ethnic protesters.
It was gathered that some Yoruba Nation Now agitators and some members of the Oodua Movements clashed in the area with both sides displaying dangerous objects.
Attempts by men of the Police Command to end the violence reportedly led to shooting of two persons.
Command spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident.
He however limited the number of the dead to one as at press time.
“In the early hours of today, miscreants masquerading as Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their hundreds, disrupting social and commercial activities at Ojota area of the State.
“A team of police officers, comprising Alausa Division and the Raid Respond Squad (RRS) promptly stepped in to disperse the unlawful gathering and prevent a breakdown of law and order. The miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process.”
The command warned trouble makers that it would not allow anyone disturb the peace of the state.
Hundeyin said “It is imperative to state unequivocally that the Lagos State Police Command will not allow any person or group of persons, under whatever guise, disrupt the peace currently enjoyed in the State.”
The police spokesman said a team of police officers, comprising Alausa Division and the Raid Respond Squad (RRS) promptly stepped in to disperse the unlawful gathering and prevent a breakdown of law and order, adding “the miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process.” He explained further, “One person has been confirmed dead, while two police officers shot by the miscreants are currently receiving treatment. Four suspects have been arrested and investigations have commenced.”
Saying that normalcy has been restored to the area the command asked residents to go about their lawful businesses as measures have been put in place to prevent further breakdown of law and order; and keen monitoring of the situation continues.
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