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Gunshots, Violence As Yoruba, Hausa Youths Clash In Lagos

Gunshots, Violence As Yoruba, Hausa Youths Clash In Lagos Gunshots were heard by residents around Alaba Rago, a market situated adjacent the LASU on Monday morning following the clash between the two groups. by SaharaReporters, New York Apr 26, 2021 Violence has erupted 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 were heard by residents around Alaba Rago, a market situated adjacent the LASU on Monday morning following the clash between the two groups. Vanguard 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.

Gunshots heard as Hausa, Yoruba youths clash in Lagos

Vanguard News Gunshots heard as Hausa, Yoruba youths clash in Lagos On By Sylvester Kwentua What began as a minor clash between Hausa motorcyclists and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the Iyana-Iba area of Ojo, Lagos, quickly degenerated into a tribal clash, early Monday morning, as Hausa and Yoruba youths confronted themselves, wielding dangerous weapons. The fracas according to eye witnesses began when Hausa motorcyclists gathered themselves to protest constant harassment by the road union members, after an Hausa motorcyclist was allegedly beaten and stabbed to death. The fight which began with exchange of stones between members of the union and the motorcyclists, soon degenerated into a full blown crisis, as sporadic gunshots were heard at the scene.

Gunshots as violence erupts near Lagos State University

By Mon Apr 26 2021 Sounds of gunshots rend the air around Iyano Iba market situated a few meters from the Lagos State University. Eyewitnesses said sporadic gunshots were heard as security operatives made efforts to bring the situation under control. Amateur videos of the incident were circulated on different social media platforms. The clash is reportedly between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and some motorcycle riders in the area. The crisis has forced the management of LASU to close the gates of the school as students and staff have been urged to remain within the premises.

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