BREAKING: Riot in Lagos, 6 killed, security operatives wade in
– A riot reportedly broke out in the Mile 12 area of Lagos state – Security operatives are said to have brought the situation under control – There are conflicting reports about the number of casualties – A school within the area has reportedly been razed – The Lagos state government has temporarily closed down markets in the area Emerging reports suggest that the riot in Mile 12 has been brought under control by security operatives Earlier on, hoodlums had reportedly caused panic by vandalising vehicles. An unconfirmed source disclosed that a school in the area had been razed. The source further informed that some hoodlums have been killed, while policemen were injured in the row. More from Mile 12 Security operatives are said to have taken control of the situation Channels TV reports that residents of the area have remained indoors for fear of being attacked. There are speculation that an ethnic clash might be the cause of the fracas which began in Agility area of Mile 12