Four killed, nine arrested as hoodlums clash in Lagos

Four persons were reportedly killed on Tuesday in a fresh clash that ensued between factions of hoodlums in Otto and Ilopo areas of Apapa, Lagos. Report says several others were seriously injured in the clash.

DailyPost gathered that many houses were reportedly razed and vehicles vandalized by the hoodlums who also attacked the home of a traditional ruler in the area.

An eight-year old boy whose parents were said to be fleeing the crisis ridden zone and a Vulcaniser, who was rushing out of his shop were both hit by stray bullets.

A resident, Mr Hyginus Ogbonna said, “They even stormed the palace of the Oloto of Otto, Oba Ganiyu Odesanyan, while he was having a meeting with some of his chiefs.

“Several vehicles parked in the premises were vandalised.

Everybody ran in different directions when they started shooting. I even missed members of my family in the process.

“They set some houses on fire. They said they were avenging the death of one of their own by hoodlums from Otto. We do not know when this war will end,” he told Vanguard.

The Lagos State Command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Lelma Kolle, who confirmed the incident said,: “Nine persons have been arrested in connection with the fight that led to the death of four persons.

“The situation has been brought under control and policemen are on surveillance around the areas to nib any likely reprisal attack in the bud,” Lelma said.

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