Commuters residing in some parts of Lagos ranging from Fagba, Mushin, Ayobo, Ekoro, Oke-Odo, Meiran/Ijaye and Abule-Egba to mention but a few now hold their hearts in their hands as unexpected clashes may erupt unexpectedly.

This has been so for some time but aggravated in April as there have been consistent shootings which has affected economic, vehicular and human activities. People now go about in fear of the unknown.

Residents of the affected areas claimed that there were pockets of criminal activities ranging from stealing, theft, pick pocketing and vandalisation of property as hoodlums have taken advantage of the ongoing clashes between the loyalists of the suspended Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, Lagos State, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo and Lagos State Chairman, Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria TOOAN, Alhaji Azees Abiola popularly known as Istijaba over the management of various tricycle parks in the state,

The clashes assumed another dimension Sunday as there were shootings at different times of the day in Ekoro, Kola, Mosalasi, Command, Ajasa, Meiran and Abule-Egba to mention but a few as commuters and residents scampered for safety while activities in the areas were paralysed for hours.

Eye witnesses’ account said property worth Millions of Naira were destroyed, stolen and snatched.

It was gathered that about 30 commercial vehicles were damaged by the warring parties.

While this lasted, commuters were stranded at various bus-stops as transporters have hurriedly closed down their business for safety of their vehicles.

Narrating the situation on Sunday, a transporter at Meiran Samuel Benedict said the fight began on Saturday evening when some loyalists took to tricycle parks to sack the existing park managers amidst intimidations.

According to him, the constant clashes in the area have resulted in hoodlums having their field day by extorting and harassing the transporters. ’Istijaba’s faction collects N800 daily as stipulated by TOOAN while MC Oluomo’s faction has no specific fee as they collect their daily fee based on their mood although their daily fee is not less than N2,100, sometimes they collect even more and failure to comply may amount to harassment.

A resident of Abule-Egba Bunmi Awodehin said the constant clashes have generated tension around the area as nobody knows what happened next. ‘’I am planning to relocate my business from the area because I am tired of gunshots all the time,’’ she said.

Recalled that last Friday, there were pockets of violence around Ekoro, Agbele, Ile-Iwe and Abule-Egba axis which paralysed commercial and vehicular activities when some of the loyalists engaged in gunshots.

Similarlly, Ayobo area of Lagos witnessed violent clashes on Wednesday when the warring parties engaged in forceful taking over of tricycle parks.At press time, residents of the affected areas were living in fear although Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin has assured residents to go about their businesses peaceably.It was gathered that the clashes have led to increase in fares as some area boys have hijacked the situation to cause increase in fares. 

Efforts to reach Alhaji Akinsanya were unsuccessful as calls to his cell phones were left unattended to,

However, Istijaba said so far, he lost property worth over N80m to the clashes.

‘’Over 20 vehicles including cars, buses and tricycles were destroyed on Sunday between Abule-Egba and Oshodi while Millions of Naira were carted away when the rival group attacked my pump station on AIT Road, Agbado-Ijaiye area.

‘’While the attack on my pump station took place over the weekend, the rival group went to the house of one of my loyalists on Friday night and stabbed him severally while they traced another of my loyalists to Ifo, Ogun State and hacked him to death,’’ he said.

He did not mention whether the matter was incidented with the Police.

Earlier, Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said Policemen have been deployed t strategic places.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/nurtw-mc-oluomo-istijaba-factions-engage-in-bloody-clashes/

Tinubu did a wonderful work as governor of Lagos State.

He enthroned and nurtured the culture of Agberoism for us and this has continued to wreck our state.

What a legacy of failure.

This people are never united and they want to rule Nigeria

Joke apart

Fear north they know fully well that agbros are tinubu rigging machine in Lagos ,so they factionized it , also brought aregbe to factioniz the biggest voting block area in Lagos ... They have been secretly arming ambode financially since last year

Tinubu might lose Lagos ooh watch out

Lagos state will soon banned you all you have never know what's cooking for you idiot.

Lagos is the head quarters of agberos in Nigeria. I was told that their founder is coming for the president.

Which people.

mrvitalis:
This people are never united and they want to rule Nigeria

Tinubuadvocate:
Lagos state will soon banned you all you have never know what's cooking for you idiot.

The political leaders in Lagos are pleased with dangerous miscreants and touts like MC oluomo, so don't expect them to be banned as long as they align with their chief tout presidential ambition.

Gbas gbos

Tinubuadvocate:
Lagos state will soon banned you all you have never know what's cooking for you idiot.

U don't know who is backing them relax

Tinubuadvocate:
Which people.

U know the tribe na ..wild wide west right from time

As long as it reduces population of touts...Goes well.

A conglomerate of your people from southeast make it worst a omo iboes from imo and Anambra will be shouting owo mi ta.

Xscape1993:
Lagos is the head quarters of agberos in Nigeria. I was told that their founder is coming for the president.

Tinubuadvocate must be involved since he belongs to MC Oluomo faction of NURTW

Tinubu is a household name in Nigeria! Even people who are unfortunate in their lives tag their misfortune to him...

Lagos state of blood. Mc Oluomo has to be called to order before pythons fail on him

ogododo:
Commuters residing in some parts of Lagos ranging from Fagba, Mushin, Ayobo, Ekoro, Oke-Odo, Meiran/Ijaye and Abule-Egba to mention but a few now hold their hearts in their hands as unexpected clashes may erupt unexpectedly.

This has been so for some time but aggravated in April as there have been consistent shootings which has affected economic, vehicular and human activities. People now go about in fear of the unknown.

Residents of the affected areas claimed that there were pockets of criminal activities ranging from stealing, theft, pick pocketing and vandalisation of property as hoodlums have taken advantage of the ongoing clashes between the loyalists of the suspended Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, Lagos State, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo and Lagos State Chairman, Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria TOOAN, Alhaji Azees Abiola popularly known as Istijaba over the management of various tricycle parks in the state,

The clashes assumed another dimension Sunday as there were shootings at different times of the day in Ekoro, Kola, Mosalasi, Command, Ajasa, Meiran and Abule-Egba to mention but a few as commuters and residents scampered for safety while activities in the areas were paralysed for hours.

Eye witnesses’ account said property worth Millions of Naira were destroyed, stolen and snatched.

It was gathered that about 30 commercial vehicles were damaged by the warring parties.

While this lasted, commuters were stranded at various bus-stops as transporters have hurriedly closed down their business for safety of their vehicles.

Narrating the situation on Sunday, a transporter at Meiran Samuel Benedict said the fight began on Saturday evening when some loyalists took to tricycle parks to sack the existing park managers amidst intimidations.

According to him, the constant clashes in the area have resulted in hoodlums having their field day by extorting and harassing the transporters. ’Istijaba’s faction collects N800 daily as stipulated by TOOAN while MC Oluomo’s faction has no specific fee as they collect their daily fee based on their mood although their daily fee is not less than N2,100, sometimes they collect even more and failure to comply may amount to harassment.

A resident of Abule-Egba Bunmi Awodehin said the constant clashes have generated tension around the area as nobody knows what happened next. ‘’I am planning to relocate my business from the area because I am tired of gunshots all the time,’’ she said.

Recalled that last Friday, there were pockets of violence around Ekoro, Agbele, Ile-Iwe and Abule-Egba axis which paralysed commercial and vehicular activities when some of the loyalists engaged in gunshots.

Similarlly, Ayobo area of Lagos witnessed violent clashes on Wednesday when the warring parties engaged in forceful taking over of tricycle parks.At press time, residents of the affected areas were living in fear although Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin has assured residents to go about their businesses peaceably.It was gathered that the clashes have led to increase in fares as some area boys have hijacked the situation to cause increase in fares. 

Efforts to reach Alhaji Akinsanya were unsuccessful as calls to his cell phones were left unattended to,

However, Istijaba said so far, he lost property worth over N80m to the clashes.

‘’Over 20 vehicles including cars, buses and tricycles were destroyed on Sunday between Abule-Egba and Oshodi while Millions of Naira were carted away when the rival group attacked my pump station on AIT Road, Agbado-Ijaiye area.

‘’While the attack on my pump station took place over the weekend, the rival group went to the house of one of my loyalists on Friday night and stabbed him severally while they traced another of my loyalists to Ifo, Ogun State and hacked him to death,’’ he said.

He did not mention whether the matter was incidented with the Police.

Earlier, Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said Policemen have been deployed t strategic places.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/nurtw-mc-oluomo-istijaba-factions-engage-in-bloody-clashes/

Agberos can carry live ammunitions and destroy properties and no arrest will be made!

mrvitalis:

U know the tribe na ..wild wide west right from time

Your mumu never do ?

There is money in this agbero business o. N80M properties and people doing 9-5 can not boast of N2m savings, Lalastic;lala, It is well!

treesun:


Agberos can carry live ammunitions and destroy properties and no arrest will be made!

I no sabi.

This police in Lagos should tell Lagosian where they belong to because it's seems they are powerless when it comes to MC Oluomo but have power over any anybody that stood their ground against MC Oluomo aggressors.

treesun:


Agberos can carry live ammunitions and destroy properties and no arrest will be made!

it's seems Lagos State Police are on the side of MC

Jostoman:
it's seems Lagos State Police are on the side of MC

Yes na, for Cp AIg Odumosu dey de management.

Tinubuadvocate:
Lagos state will soon banned you all you have never know what's cooking for you idiot.

what is cooking for you oga than the fire that happened in Ladipo market

Jostoman:
it's seems Lagos State Police are on the side of MC

Seem so!

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Tinubuadvocate:
A conglomerate of your people from southeast make it worst a omo iboes from imo and Anambra will be shouting owo mi ta.

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Gofarment suppose do de needful.

Owo mida.