Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, lamented the colossal losses recorded in the xenophobic attacks in Lagos, revealing that over 5000 jobs were recorded in the state.

The governor, who spoke after inspection of some damaged facilities in the wake of the xenophobic attacks in the state, condemned the attacks and the looting of goods in the shopping malls.

He said, "We have seen level of destruction at both Novare and Surulere Plazas. The first is to condemn the act that led to this destruction in strong terms. These are just enormous destruction of property. This is extensive destruction of people's wealth.