One killed as Okada riders, hoodlums clash in Lagos

One person was killed during a clash between Okada riders and hoodlums in the Baruwa-Gate area of Ipaja, Lagos State, on Monday.

The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the suspected killer had been arrested.

He added that the cause of the clash has not been ascertained.

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According to the spokesman, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) had been deployed to the area to restore order.

Hundeyin said: “Lagosians are urged to go about their lawful duties, especially in the axis as their safety and security is being made a top priority.”

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