There was heavy gunshots on Friday at Ojota, Ketu and Mile 12 areas of Lagos as irate youths blocked the Ikorodu expressway over biting naira scarcity.
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| Police Officers on ground to protect law-abiding citizens of Lagos State. Photo: @BenHundeyin |
Youths stopped motorists from plying the ever-busy road as they burnt tyres on the roads and vandalised properties.
The riot broke out in the morning as hoodlums unleashed mayhem, motorists were making U-turn to avoid being caught in the crisis.
School children and passers-by ran helter and skelter as hoodlums battled police and soldiers mobilised to quell the riot. story:PMNews
Lagos State Police Command, Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the troubles in Lagos, he said “it is true” ⬇️
It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed.
Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation. https://t.co/6ztGGNJ0Z3
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) February 17, 2023
Confirmation of trouble in Agege ⬇️
Agege /Isokoko by Raji Fashola rail station …. RRS fully on ground @rrslagos767 …. Situation under control … @BenHundeyin pic.twitter.com/04RMOjnTmv
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) February 17, 2023
