In the early hours of Thursday, there is pandemonium in the Obalende Area of Lagos State as gunshots have been reportedly fired as rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers allegedly clashed.
Newsflash gathered that the clash started around 8am, as learnt, led to panic in the area as motorists, passengers and passersby scampered for safety.
Several properties are said to have been destroyed, while scores reportedly sustained injuries.
As of the time of filing this report, the clash which started at about 8am, is still ongoing.
Amid the clash, motorists and residents have been advised to take alternative routes, pending the arrival of security personnel.
One Twitter user @DE_COMMUNICATOR shared a video from the chaos which showed people fleeing the area.
“Avoid Obalende right now. Thugs are heavily armed with guns shooting here and there,” he captioned the video.
Another user @AbassOyeyemi said, “Insecurity in Lagos has skyrocketed. Especially on the Island. Crazy shooting by NURTW guys going on at Obalende. This is just after about four days of shootings at Adeniji Adele. Thank God for life.”
The Complaint Response Unit of the Nigeria Police Force which responded to the video, said, “DPOs and other policemen are on ground addressing the situation. Thank you for contacting NPF-CRU.”
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