Updated: Gunshots, 50 Arrested in Lagos as Hoodlums Clash, Set Market on Fire, Video Emerges

• Several people have reportedly been injured in a clash between some youths and hoodlums at the Ile-Epo in Alimosho LGA of Lagos state for an undisclosed matter
• In a viral video, gunshots were heard, and several stores were razed while goods worth millions were destroyed in the process
• Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the police in the state, said about 50 persons had been arrested, and normalcy had been restored in the market

Alimosho, Lagos - A number of Nigerians have been reportedly injured during a clash among hoodlums at the Ile Epo area of Lagos state.

It was learnt that the clash between the hoodlums started around the market area on Wednesday night, May 1 and continued on Thursday morning, May 2.

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According to The Punch, the fighting hoodlums have set some shops on fire, and some goods have been destroyed during the process.

Also, there were reports that the early intervention by the security operatives was restricted by the angry hoodlums.

It was also reported that a fire service truck meant to quench the fire at the market was forced to reverse when it was being pelted with stones.

The cause of the crisis was yet to be known, but there are speculations that it emanated from two sides of the hoodlums who had won some sports betting money.

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The Lagos state government has issued severe statements to warn against violence in the state and taken steps to ensure peace.

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According to Channels TV, at least 50 people have been arrested in connection with the incident in the Alimosho local government area of the state.

The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said normalcy had been restored in the area. His statement reads in part:

“Over fifty suspects have so far been arrested while the shanties they occupied have been destroyed, effectively dislodging them."

See the video here:

Source: Legit.ng