Yoruba Nation Agitators' Rally Turns Bl00dy In Lagos, Police Reacts | WATCH VIDEO/PHOTOS
Faith Ukanwa
Jan 09, 2023
Yoruba Nation Agitators' Rally Turns Bl00dy In Lagos, Police Reacts | WATCH VIDEO/PHOTOS
A rally staged by some Yoruba Nation agitators in the Ojota area of Lagos state, on Monday turned violent as at least two persons have been confirmed dead following sporadic shootings.
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The cause of the riot is yet to be known as at the time of filing this report. However, according to the state police command, the agitators attacked some security operatives who came to prevent a breakdown of law as a result of the rally.
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Spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin wrote on his Twitter handle;
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the area. Lagosians are urged 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.
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.
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ADDENDUM: RRS officers and patrol vehicles were shot at by several pump-action-rifle-wielding miscreants."
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— Faith Ukanwa