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At least 4 persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged killing of two Yoruba Nation protesters by Police officers at Ojota on Monday.
The Quest Times had reported that there was violence in the Ojota area of Lagos on Monday as some members of Yoruba Nation agitators held a rally in the area.
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According to the report, two of the protesters were allegedly killed by Police operatives.
However, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police command spokesperson in a statement on Monday noted that four suspects have arrested.
He explained that one person has been confirmed dead, while two police officers shot by the miscreants are currently receiving treatment.
Benjamin said the miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process, adding that investigations have commenced.
He said; “In the early hours of today, miscreants masquerading as Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their hundreds, disrupting social and commercial activities at Ojota area of the State.
“A team of police officers, comprising Alausa Division and the Raid Respond Squad (RRS) promptly stepped in to disperse the unlawful gathering and prevent a breakdown of law and order. The miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process.
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“One person has been confirmed dead, while two police officers shot by the miscreants are currently receiving treatment. Four suspects have been arrested and investigations have commenced.
“Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the area. Lagosians are urged to go about their lawful businesses as measures have been put in place to prevent further breakdown of law and order; and keen monitoring of the situation continues.
“It is imperative to state unequivocally that the Lagos State Police Command will not allow any person or group of persons, under whatever guise, disrupt the peace currently enjoyed in the State,” the statement added.