Armed gangs Invade Lagos Streets, Loot Shops.

Reports say a known armed robber was apprehended in Lagos and sent to Abuja by the police. However, his release was apparently aided by certain high-ranking officials for whom he worked.

Following his release, his supporters from the state’s Idi-Araba region reportedly invaded Mushin to attack people they claimed of being the reason for his detention.

This development is alleged to be responsible for the commosion witnessed in Mushin region of Lagos State yesterday. An armed gang attacked local streets, inflicting injuries on people and destroying property worth millions of naira.

One person was killed amid the mayhem, which drove churches in the impacted regions to close for fear of being attacked. The areas affected were Alafia, Daniel and Morgan.

A local named Mitchy claimed that “the fight has been going on since midnight (Saturday) and the perpetrators came from Idi-Araba.” This has been going on for about six months. But the most violent were last night and today (Sunday).

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“Surprisingly, the armed thugs were teenagers between 16 and 19 years. They looted people’s shops and carted away goods. They were armed with machetes, guns and bottles.

“Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Alafia junction and Christ Gospel Apostolic Church on Da-Silva street could not conduct Sunday service.”

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When contacted, CSP Ade Ajisebutu, the command’s spokesman, stated that 15 people had been arrested in connection with the clash. He said that axes, cutlasses, and spent bullets were retrieved throughout the procedure.“Normalcy has returned to the area,” according to Ajisebutu. CP Odumosu has told locals that they can go about their legal business. The accused will be charged in court at the conclusion of the investigation.”