Police confirm one dead, 4 arrested, 2 officers injured as police, Yoruba nation agitators clash in Lagos

Jan. 9, 2023

The Lagos State Police command has confirmed one person dead as Police clash with Yoruba nation agitators in Ojota area of the State.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the State, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident happened in the early hours of Monday.

According to him, “miscreants masquerading as Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their hundreds, disrupting social and commercial activities at Ojota area of the State.

He added that two police officers were injured while 2 vehicles were also destroyed.

“A team of police officers, comprising Alausa Division and the Raid Respond Squad (RRS) promptly stepped in to disperse the unlawful gathering and prevent a breakdown of law and order. The miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process.

“One person has been confirmed dead, while two police officers shot by the miscreants are currently receiving treatment. Four suspects have been arrested and investigations have commenced.

“Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the area. Lagosians are urged to go about their lawful businesses as measures have been put in place to prevent further breakdown of law and order; and keen monitoring of the situation continues.

“It is imperative to state unequivocally that the Lagos State Police Command will not allow any person or group of persons, under whatever guise, disrupt the peace currently enjoyed in the State”, he said.