LAGOS—Three persons were shot dead
yesterday, during a shootout between
hoodlums and some officers attached to
the Federal Operations Zone A, Ikeja,of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, at White Sand community in Ijora Badia area of
Lagos State.Three others, among who was a Customs officer, also
sustained gunshot injuries.
Troublestarted, Monday, following a clash between Hausa and Yoruba residents over accusation by the latter that
the former had been terrorising the area.
A resident, Tajudeen Shamsudeen,
explained that a boy, identified as Ojo, said
to be on his way home, was allegedly
stabbed to death by some Hausa boys.
Shamsudeen said: “For long, these Hausa
boys have been attacking people here.
They waylay people, dispose them of cash
and belongings. Even rulers of both ethnic
groups are aware of the issue.”
The attack on Ojo, according to him,
sparked a riot during which dangerous
weapons were freely used by both parties.
But for the timely arrival of policemen
from Ijora Badia, the situation would have
assumed a violent dimension. 10 persons
were said to have been arrested in
connection with the unrest.
Demolition
Vanguard gathered that demolition of
shanties in the troubled community
started yesterday morning.
While unconfirmed reports had it that it
was on the order of the state government,
the Hausa alleged that the demolition was
carried out in their places of abode only.
While the demolition was ongoing, some
Custom officers, who residents alleged
were invited by the Seriki Hausa, stormed
the community in three patrol vehicles at
about 2.30p.m. They were alleged to have
fired sporadically to scare off some
hoodlums, who were roaming the area.
The hoodlums were said to have resisted
the Customs men, who allegedly attempted
to stop the demolition, an action that led
to a shootout, during which three persons
were felled by bullets.
One of the bullets from the hoodlums hit a
Customs officer. The Customs men then
fled the scene, heading towards Apapa.
As at 5p.m., Vanguard gathered that the
injured officer was being treated at the
Lagoon Hospital, Apapa, with two police
patrol vans stationed within the hospital
premises.
One of those hit by a stray bullet was
Azeez Tajudeen. Eyewitnesses said he was
first taken to the police station for a police
report, before being rushed to an
undisclosed hospital.
Police story
Confirming the incident, the state Police
Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus, a
Superintendent of Police, however, said
only one person died, while two others
are recuperating in the hospital.
She said:”The community and the police
were on a joint operation of raiding black
spots within the community and arresting
suspected criminals yesterday.
“In the process, some officers of the
Nigerian Customs Service officers, who
were with officials of the National
Emergency Management Agency, NEMA,
had an encounter with some of the
hoodlums.
“They fired some shots and three people
were hit. As a result, one death was
recorded, while two others are receiving
treatment in the hospital. Policemen are
not involved.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/yoruba-hausa-residents-clash-lagos-3-killed-customs-officer-injured/

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What is wrong with NCS? Why were they invited by the Sarkin Hausa? Were they invited to protect the interest of the Hausas? The title of the thread is as disjointed as the story.

My only problem is that Mr president has never condemned any of these act why?

its my birthday again.

happy birthday to me

Hmmm

ok

If I say what's on my mind, I may end up with a one year ban.

Clash again........... Buhari come and see ooo.



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prettyjo:
its my birthday again.

happy birthday to me

How many likes do you want? Oya collect 10000000000000 likes. HBD to you

Vanguard always creating storms in tea cups.

They should concentrate on reporting news from Uganda and stories about the Red Albino Bonobo Monkey in Kuje abeg.

They South Westerners can handle their issues themselves.

Meanwhile, the Bonobo Monkey is about to celebrate his one year anniversary of extreme leguminous feeding in Kuje- I hope Vanguard marks it. I'm ready to spare some dead presidents on a full coloured center spread advert in felicitation!! Another great Madiba is in the making!!

1year down, 27 left to go!

It was a peaceful clash.....

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This country sef

Just watching how ethic/religious crisis is starting gradually and our leaders aren't doing anything about it.

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Lol

Just got back from ban. As polite as i was, i still got banned. Just wondering what would then happen if i offload my thoughts just they way they are laid down in my heart. Na to ban nairaland join

Peritus:
If I say what's on my mind, I may end up with a one year ban.

is it in any way related to slave and zombiesm? don't say it out cos they must surely attack u

omenka:
Vanguard always creating storms in tea cups.

They should concentrate on reporting news from Uganda and stories about the Red Albino Bonobo Monkey in Kuje abeg.

They South Westerners can handle their issues themselves.

Meanwhile, the Bonobo Monkey is about to celebrate his one year anniversary of extreme leguminous feeding in Kuje- I hope Vanguard marks it. I'm ready to spare some dead presidents on a full coloured center spread advert in felicitation!! Another great Madiba is in the making!!

1year down, 27 left to go!

kanu is a free man in prison but you are in prison you despite your physical freedom. He has unshacked his own mind and the truth he preaches breaks through the prison walls to liberate the minds of million. Here you walking free with your brain imprisoned by lies and falsahood. Worst still you are confined to think about him and only him, even in the face of the butchery suffered by you fellow one Nigerianists.