One dead, scores injured in Lagos community attack - Punch Newspapers

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One person was reported killed and scores injured on Saturday when suspected hoodlums believed to be landgrabbers attacked residents of Isiu community in Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

The traditional ruler of Isiu, Oba Olukayode Raji, told News Agency of Nigeria that the incessant attacks on the community started since he became the king on Aug. 24, 2020.

“I am calling on the police IG and CP Lagos State to help restore peace and safe my community from the hands of hoodlums and landgrabbers,” the Oba said. Also speaking on the attack, Chairman, Isiu Community Development Association, Mr Opeyemi Taiwo, said that the hoodlums usually carry out their heinous attacks in the night.

 

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This is a clear case of crime and criminality but Odumosu and PoliceNG would be nowhere to be found. If there were peaceful, unarmed protesters in Ikorodu, I'm sure the police would turn out in force. SetAwonJesters

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