Kenneth AFOR, LAGOS
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a civilian following the protest of some persons under the guise of Yoruba Nation agitators at Ojota area of the state on Monday.
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In a series of tweets by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin, four persons have been arrested as result of the protest.
The state police image maker added that two officers were shot by the agitators while trying to quell the uproar in the area, also, two operational vehicles were destroyed in the process.
Normalcy has returned to the according to sources as at press time.
Hundeyin said, “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,” he tweeted.
“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.
“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.
“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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