By our Reporter
The Lagos State Police Command has restored normalcy in the Ikola area of the state following a violent confrontation that reportedly left three people dead, two others injured and some buildings burnt.
According to the Command, the incident began when some suspected area boys allegedly stopped a tricycle rider and demanded ₦200 from him. The rider reportedly refused to pay, after which the group allegedly seized his tricycle.
The rider later returned with some persons, leading to a violent confrontation between the two groups. Three persons were reportedly killed in the ensuing violence, while two others sustained injuries. The deceased and injured victims were taken to the Military Hospital, Yaba, for necessary medical attention and other procedures.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, accompanied by the Commander, 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Afolabi Owolabi, visited the scene to assess the situation and coordinate the security response.
The Command said operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Taskforce, Tactical Squad, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Eko Strike Force and Vehicle and Crime Reporting Unit (VCRU) have been deployed to the area to maintain law and order and prevent further escalation.
The Police said investigation into the incident has commenced, assuring that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The Command urged residents to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information and avoid actions capable of escalating the situation. Residents were also encouraged to provide credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
