Okada riders, hoodlums in brutal clash, one dead
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Officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were quickly drafted to the scene of the clash to restore normalcy.
A brutal clash between Okada riders and hoodlums at the Baruwa-Gate area of Ipaja, Lagos State on Monday has led to the death of one person.
What led to the clash could not be ascertained, but it caused pandemonium in the area.
Officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were quickly drafted to the scene of the clash to restore normalcy.
The Police have, however, confirmed the death of one person during the bloody clash.
“Our officers responded to the violent fights that broke out in Baruwa/Gate area of Ipaja this morning.
“Calm has been restored to the area. One person was confirmed dead. The killer and other suspects have been arrested while intensive patrols of the area are going on.
“Lagosians are urged to go about their lawful duties, especially in the axis as their safety and security is being made top priority,” the RRS said in a statement on its Facebook page.
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