There was heightened tension in Lagos State on Monday after hoodlums attacked the Ipaja Police Station in the state.
It was a bloody Monday.
Bullets flying from all directions, just like an action-packed Hollywood movie.
Police officers in the stations had resume duty as usual, then all of a sudden, the hoodlums, numbering over 100 stormed the station.
The attack resulted in a gunfight between the hoodlums and Police operatives, during which several of the thugs who launched the attack were killed.
Residents of the area were sent into panic as a result of the attack and resulting gunfight.
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Trust Nigerians, as we speak, some business owners have locked up their shop, in fact, they are closed for the day.
Details of the attack still remains sketchy as of this time as no official statement is yet to come from the force, neither has any group claimed responsibility for the attack.
However, reinforcements of police operatives have been deployed to the area.
This recent attack leaves one question in the minds of many, how safe is Lagos?
Lets not forget that recently, bandits invaded a community in the Ojo area of Lagos leaving many dead.
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Details later…
