Update: One Confirmed Dead, Two Police Officers Shot At Lagos Chaos

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person in the chaos that occurred in the Ojota area of the state.

Naija News earlier reported that there was pandemonium in the Ojota area of Lagos on Monday morning as some hoodlums reportedly engaged in a shootout.

In a statement shared on Twitter, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their numbers to disrupt the social and commercial activities in the area.

He stated that Police officers intervened and dispersed the unlawful gathering which resulted in the death of one civilian and the two police officers, who were shot, are currently receiving treatment.

He added that normalcy has been restored in the area and Lagosian can continue with their daily activities in the area.

He said: “In the early hours of today, miscreants masquerading as Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their hundreds, disrupting social and commercial activities at Ojota area of the State.

“A team of police officers, comprising Alausa Division and the Raid Respond Squad (RRS) promptly stepped in to disperse the unlawful gathering and prevent a breakdown of law and order. The miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process.

“One person has been confirmed dead, while two police officers shot by the miscreants are currently receiving treatment. Four suspects have been arrested and investigations have commenced.

“Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the area. Lagosians are urged to go about their lawful businesses as measures have been put in place to prevent further breakdown of law and order; and keen monitoring of the situation continues.

“It is imperative to state unequivocally that the Lagos State Police Command will not allow any person or group of persons, under whatever guise, disrupt the peace currently enjoyed in the State.”