Chaos in Mile 12, Ojota, Agege, other parts of Lagos as residents riot over cash unavailability
Chaos erupted in different parts of Lagos on Friday morning, Feb. 17, as suspected louts wreaked havoc over cash unavailability.
Videos from Mile 12, Agege, Ketu, Ojota, and other areas in Lagos State show louts blocking roads and attacking commuters who were on their way to work.
In one video, a man is heard saying he had to turn back due to shooting in Mile 12. He then advised those in Ikorodu to remain there and not venture out into Mile 12.
Twitter users living in areas where there is chaos took to the platform to share videos documenting the unrest in their neighbourhoods.
Reacting, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, tweeted: “It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.”
In a follow-up tweet, Hundeyin wrote: “Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored. Our officers and men are still on ground to prevent any breakdown of law and order.”
