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Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by eyezgal(f): 10:07am On Feb 29, 2012 |
Hell was let loose in Ejigbo and Mafoluku areas of Lagos State yesterday, as street urchins popularly called ‘Area Boys’ unleashed violence. In the melee, four persons were feared killed and over 50 people injured. About 20 vehicles were vandalized during the clash by the factional gangs, who were fighting over toll collection at a plank bridge linking Ajao Estate with Ejigbo area of the state. Over100 houses were also raided by the hoodlums during the free-for-all as they cashed in on the crisis to rob residents of the areas. Lagos has recorded an upsurge of gang clashes in recent times, which had claimed about 50 lives. Affected areas include Lagos Island, Palmgrove, Iyana Ipaja and Obalende. Trouble started on Monday night when a member of a faction of the street urchins, who was collecting N10 toll from pedestrians crossing from Ajao Estate to Ejigbo, had a disagreement with an Igbo man simply identified as Chukwuma. Chukwuma was said to have given the Area boy N1, 000 note and was asked to come back to collect his balance of N990. He was, however denied of his balance on his return, a development that made him raise the alarm. His alarm was said to have attracted members of other faction of the Area boys, who claimed that it was their right to collect the toll. In the process, they engaged the other faction in a serious argument. But angered by the action of Chukwuma, a member of the faction that was owing him N990 hit him with an object, which made him to slump and died instantly. It was at this point that the two factions engaged themselves in a serious fight that later led to the death of one of them simply identified as Jamiu. Many others were said to have been injured. The faction that lost Jamiu later regrouped and stormed the Mafoluku area for a reprisal attack at the wee hour of yesterday. However, members of the opposing gang were said to have anticipated the reprisal and engaged their attackers, which led to the loss of another three lives. Residents said dangerous weapons like guns, machetes, broken bottles and cudgels were freely used by the hoodlums. At the end of the clash, 20 vehicles were vandalized with over 100 houses raided by the hoodlums. As at Press time, many residents of the areas have fled their homes for fear of fresh attack. Few residents, who spoke with Daily Sun on condition of anonymity, pleaded with the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Yakubu Alkali and Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) to come to their aid as they were not sure of what would happen next. A resident, who simply identified himself as Kabiru, appealed to the state government to sack the hoodlums from the pedestrian bridge, saying they have made life miserable to the people of the two areas. Kabiru, who claimed he received a machete cut for refusing to open the door of his house to the hoodlums, who were making house-to-house raid, wondered why the police did not respond on time during the attack. Police spokesman in the state, Mr. Jaiyeoba Joseph, confirmed the incident, but said only one person was killed. He said the police were on top of the situation as the areas have been taken over, urging residents to remain calm as the situation is under control. www.sunnnewsonline.com |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by Dainfamous: 2:49pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Code red this people are just waste of space |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by Nobody: 2:52pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
It's always Lagos and Ibadan in the SW. They need to do something about these area boys. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by dare2think: 2:54pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Grand Theft Auto- Nigerian Edition |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by Nobody: 2:55pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
But angered by the action of Chukwuma, a member of the faction that was owing him N990 hit him with an object, which made him to slump and died instantly. Chaiii, boys no dey smile again. That member must be a Nler or views NL, tired of the endless empty threats by Igbo on NL. Other internet warriors should beware, your tap water mouth is doing more injury than self-consolation. Rest in peace, Chukuma. I hope Ojukwu takes you into his ample bosom. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by Abali1(m): 2:56pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
because of 1000 naira change person don die, Naija I hail thee, we dont really value human life |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by otokx(m): 2:56pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
These free for all fight should be turned into a tourist attraction |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by youngdee168(m): 3:00pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Where d police ppl dey all d while wey dos boiz wey no get beta future start? U're always on top of every situation, wen d did had bn done. Grand theft auto tru tru. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by norrisman: 3:02pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Abali1: It is amazing, 4 lives lost because of £4/$6. Each life is valued at approximately £1/$1.5!!! Oma shey o! |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by executinal(m): 3:04pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
eyezgal:Just imaging, and we have Government in Lagos state. Does it mean that the resident have not reported this situation to Lagos state Government?? Just don't know why taut should be allowed to ruing Lagos. 4 people died, houses Vandalized, some sustain injuries . Fashola do away with this street urchins for your better. Well they always use them to win election, so they must get grand in Lagos. Area boys politics |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by Nobody: 3:07pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Ileke-IdI: |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by buzor(m): 3:31pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
south west has always being made up of RASCALS; i never blame gej for saying that at d first place. rascal yeriba ppl |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by buzor(m): 3:33pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
south west has always being made up of RASCALS; i never blame gej for saying that at d first place. rascal yeriba ppl |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by idmanzik: 4:13pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Lagos Area Boyz: Yeriba (SW) version of boko haram |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by ifihearam: 4:19pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
As long as any story would be,why must someone copy or highlight the whole story before commenting?pls we have all read it and there's no need for repitition. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by brainpulse: 4:26pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Fashola silence to this trend since 2 weeks ago means that he is either responsible for their activities or collecting his shares from them. Useless lagos state government |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by BankoleNco: 4:30pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
In the melee, four persons were feared killed and over 50 people injured. About 20 vehicles were vandalized during the clash by the factional gangs, who were fighting over toll collection at a plank bridge linking Ajao Estate with Ejigbo area of the state. how did it go from fight to stealing? "These people and thief work self?!" |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by brainpulse: 4:30pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Why cant lagos state that wants mega city do away with these low lifes and road peckers? Must we have street area boys collecting tolls. Fashola must have being one before because those collecting landing fee at apapa are area boys too. He will soon employ the services of his own at Lekki Ajah toll gates |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by jspac(m): 4:32pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
ifihearam:I tire o |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by jspac(m): 4:36pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
brainpulse:Lagos is where they belong,nobody is going anywhere |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by badmrkt(m): 4:39pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
we(SS)ain't got their time yet,when we're done wiv boko haram then we'll remember there're some road urchins roaming the acclaimed mega city, let them continue |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by FXKing2012(m): 4:41pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
norrisman: Are u an accountant? |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by jspac(m): 4:43pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
Mega Refuse dump |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by badmrkt(m): 4:47pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
js_pac:hmmmm. . . but it has been hijacked by road urchins. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by beespak7(m): 5:01pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
A basket case. These area boys are nothing a big nuisance, and the govt is pretending as if the problem of area boys does not exist while they harass, rob, and maim innocent lagosians. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by supaeagles(m): 5:35pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
senseless violence the north, it is boko haram the south, area boys the safest state IMO is Taraba! |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by Nobody: 5:46pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
nigeria is a waste, piece of shitt |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by adamaw2tuf: 5:55pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
no wonder banks are no longer operating like before in the sw region,bunch of armed robbering hediots. |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by newslive(f): 6:00pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
na wa ooo
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Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by publisher(m): 6:40pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
[size=13pt]Oya o,advocates of sovereign national conference. Will SNC solve constant clashes among these NURTW members a.k.a Area boys in Ibadan and Lagos? They all seem to Yorubas,if i'm not mistaken.[/size] |
Re: Four Killed, 50 Injured, 20 Vehicles Destroyed As Hoodlums Clash In Lagos by BankoleNco: 6:54pm On Feb 29, 2012 |
publisher: What has SNC got to do with this situation? You are a sorry excuse for stup1dity. |
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