Etim Ekpimah
The Lagos State Police Command says it was aware of the conflict that happened at Capa Park/Mosafejo Osodi Lagos State on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7 am.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, informed that normalcy has been restored in the area, noting that the matter is under investigation.
“We urge Lagosians to go about their lawful businesses in the area and in the state in general. No cause for alarm,” he said.
Adrjobi stated that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered that intensive patrol be emplaced in the area.
Meanwhile, there was pandemonium early Thursday in Oshodi as videos on social media show soldiers vandalising commercial vehicles on Thursday morning.
It was learnt that residents going to work were trapped in the ensuing violence while students have fled back home.
Although the cause of the crisis is yet to be ascertained, some claimed that a military officer was killed in the area.