The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the unrest that hit Ketu, Ojota, and Mile 12 areas of Lagos State on Friday morning.
iBrandtv reports that a huge protest broke out in some areas in Lagos this morning, causing commuters and residents to run for cover.
The unknown hoodlums reportedly fired shots at residents.
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The unidentified youths also destroyed, and burnt buildings and stalls in the area.
Unfortunately, The cause of the chaos is yet to be ascertained.
Reports say, operatives of the Police force and the Nigerian Army arrived on the scene to quell the unrest.
Police Reacts
The spokesman for the Police, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the deployment and the quelling of unrest in the locations via his Twitter handle.
He issued a waring that police have the power to attack anyone seen with offensive weapons at the scene.
According to him, some of those claiming to be protesters have their targets and choose to disguise themselves to carry out criminal acts at banks, ATM boots, malls and others.
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“So, I was told that policemen have been dispatched to the area.
“Many who claim to be protesting have their targets.
“They go to banks, ATMs, markets, malls and financial institutions.
“Maybe they should be reminded that whoever attacks anyone, or caught or seen at a bank or CBN with the intent to attack such an infrastructure, the police have the power and the right to attack you in all manners they feel reasonable,” Adejobi said.
“So, let’s be guided and avoid unnecessary “protest.” If you want to protest, make a well-coordinated one. Even the Police will protect you,” he added.
