Violence erupts at Iyana Iba, near Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos as Hausa commercial motorcyclists and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers clash.
Gunshots could be heard by residents around Alaba Rago, a market situated adjacent the LASU on Monday morning following the clash between the two groups.
Eyewitnesses said what started with throwing of stones aggravated to gunshots and wielding of dangerous weapons as security agents made efforts to calm the scene.
Journal Reporters learns that the clash began with the alleged beating and killing of an Hausa motorcyclist by the NURTW officials resulting from incessant harassment and rising dues they face from road transport unionists.
According to witnesses, Hausa motorcyclists subsequently gathered to protest this alleged ill-treatment which led to a full-blown chaos in the area.
The crisis has forced the management of LASU to close the gates of the school as students and members of staff have been urged to remain within the premises.
Efforts made by to reach the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi by Journal Reporters as at the time of filing this report were futile as he did not answer his calls nor reply the text message sent to him.
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April 26, 2021
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