Two dead as hoodlums clash in Lagos
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At least two persons were killed on Friday after a violent clash broke out between two rival groups at Idumota area of Lagos Island.
Peoples Gazette learnt that the unrest began on Thursday evening between the rival gangs from Idumota, Balogun, Martins and Oluwole but generated into a clash on Friday morning.
Footage circulated online shows the suspected hoodlums armed with machetes and local guns chasing each other, while residents of the area scampered for safety.
Commercial activities in the area were affected, with shops closed due to the clash. Normalcy has since been restored by security operatives.
Jubril Gawat, the media aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, in a tweet, said security operatives were on ground.
“SITUATION REPORT for Idumota Lagos Island: The @rrslagos767, @Taskforce112 and Area A Police Command are fully on ground to ensure peace in the area; Idumota, Tom Jones, Martins, Oluwole and others are calm this morning, everyone is going about their lawful duties @Gidi_Traffic,” @Mr_JAGs tweeted.
“Not all shops are fully opened but security agencies on ground have assured market men and women to open their shops, they have also mounted specific positions to forestall any form of violence or hoodlums taking advantage of the situation.” Mr Gawat added.
As of the time of filing this report, spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Ajisebutu Adekunle, did not respond to calls or messages when The Gazette reached out for comment.
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