Warning Graphic Content: More than three people have been confirm dead in the recent clash between Hausa and Yoruba tribes at Mile 12 Lagos, Nigeria.. It was gathered that the cause for the clash was laid on Tuesday after a Hausa commercial bike rider knocked down a woman, The bike rider was told to take the woman to the hospital, but the rider and his colleagues refused. Photos after the cut.
They
insisted that the motorbike association, which collects tolls from
them, should take care of the woman. There was heated argument, which
led to a fight.
The fighting continued all through Wednesday till
Thursday (today) when some thugs, believed to be of Yoruba origin,
invaded the market and started attacking the Hausas.
They burnt seven cars and killed three Hausa traders.
The
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni; the Commander of the
Rapid Response Squad, Olatunji Disu; the Deputy Commissioner of Police
in charge of Operation, Lagos State Police Command; and teams of
policemen were still at the scene as at the time of filing the report. -
Online Reporter
An Eyewitness
say that at least four people have died, while security
operatives are battling to get the violence under control. Huge plumes of smoke can been seen bellowing from a distance as houses have been set ablaze. No fewer than three persons are feared dead and several cars set ablaze as
Hausa and Yoruba traders clashed at the popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos
State.
Residents of the area have remained indoors for fear of being attacked. No one has been able to give reasons for the crisis as at the time of this report.
The
Lagos State Government has closed down the markets in the area
temporarily, and has vowed to deal with miscreants and law breakers. The State Government is also appealing to parents to ensure that their wards are law abiding. - Online Reporter.
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