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Ethnic clash: Scores feared killed as Fagba, Iju- Ishaga in Lagos boils
Residents call for police intervention
By O
Violent clash on Friday erupted between Hausa and Yoruba communities in Fagba, Iju-Ishaga, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State with an unconfirmed number of persons killed in the process.
Residents are in a panic. No presence of security personnel.
According to an eyewitness, trouble started when a horde of hoodlums intercepted a truckload of cows from the northern part into Lagos in transit to Agege Lairage
“The hoodlums have been attacking motorists and extorting on the road.
“The truckload of cows, however, ran into the roadblock which the occupants, mainly Hausas resisted. The situation subsequently, degenerated into a bloody clash as various dangerous weapons were freely used, throwing the entire area into chaos as other Hausa origins were called in to rescue their colleagues.
“Apparently, overwhelmed, the police kept away from the scene for fear of being attacked as well.”
It was gathered that some houses have been set on fire during the bloody clash
Residents in the area who are currently in fear have called on Rapid Response Squad, RRS, and military personnel to come to their aid.
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