Police douse tension as hoodlums set Lagos market on fire
The police said that at least 50 suspects have been arrested.
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The police said that at least 50 suspects have been arrested.
Police say it has successfully restored normalcy to Ile-Epo in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State following clashes between hoodlums
The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command has said it has arrested over 50 suspects in connection to a clash between hoodlums at Ile-Epo foodstuff market in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. A section of the Ilepo Market at Oke Odo was earlier set on fire as hoodlums allegedly clashed with traders in the market over bet money. It was learnt that the crisis started Wednesday evening and escalated on Thursday.
The clash that erupted at the Oke Odo Market in Lagos State was triggered by the alleged refusal of a betting agent to pay out winnings
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of at least 50 persons in connection with a clash in the Ile-Epo area of the state. DAILY POST