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.
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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.

There were conflicting reports as to the number of casualties recorded.

Initial reports put the death toll at 4, but The Nation reports that about 5 people were killed while many others were injured.

Reports from The Punch however, states that the death toll is as high as 6 and there are fears that it may rise.

As of the time of filing this report, no one has been able to give reasons for the crisis.

The fight is said to have started about 2 nights ago, following an accident involving a motorcycle.

A motorcyclist reportedly ran into a one-way route within the area and he was almost lynched for knocking down a pedestrian.

In a bid to get motorcyclist to take the injured pedestrian to the hospital, the situation degenerated.

Sources disclose that the rider was an Hausa man and the injured was allegedly Yoruba, hence, the friction began.

Traders in the popular Mile 12 market were attacked with their goods destroyed.