There was tension in some parts of the country this morning as riot erupted in Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12 and Ikorodu areas of the State as residents and commuters scampered for safety

Vehicles coming from Ìkoròdù could not go beyond Mile 12 Bridge as they hurriedly made a U-turn for fear of being hit by stray bullets.

According to an eyewitness“Government buses conveying civil servants all turned and returned to Ikorodu. Itowolo in Ikorodu is also not safe. Agric, Ikorodu also experienced unrest a couple of minutes ago. But it looks calm now from where I stand.

“The riot has spread to Ketu and Ojota, also along the Ikorodu Road, but soldiers have been mobilised to quell the unrest.”

“There are soldiers everywhere at Ojota. People are just running and we don’t know what is happening,” another source said.

Some sources said the riot was in connection with a police officer , (named unknown) who short a military personal on Wednesday, which lead to the burning of a police station and armored vehicle inside ikorodu

Confirming the unrest via his verified Twitter handle, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said operatives of the Force had been positioned in identified areas. He said the vehicular and human movement had now been fully restored.

“It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.

Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored. Our officers and men are still on the ground to prevent any breakdown of law and order. If you see something, say something.”

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Unrest : Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12 and Ikorodu areas of the State ( Photos)

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