Gunshots were recorded this morning when rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clashed within the Obalende axis of Lagos Island.
The fracas which started around 8 a.m saw several persons who were heading for work scampering for safety.
The clash also left some property including buses vandalized while pedestrian and vehicular movements were restricted in the area.
In a statement on Thursday, police authorities said its operatives were on to address the situation.
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The clash at Obalende happening right in front of a Police station tells you what you need to know about how secure we are.
— Aproko Doctor (@aproko_doctor) February 11, 2021
Then again, what's the incentive for the members of the police force to place their lives on the line?
You can't solve one without the other.
Please avoid Obalende this morning!!! Cc @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/iFyjacv0Ix
— W.i (@W_wislim) February 11, 2021
This thing happened at Obalende, I was shocked to my bones. Where there were police officers et al.
— National Adviser on Security and Health (@SirBusayoAmusan) February 11, 2021
Hmmm https://t.co/TY0KEtidrd