Injuries, Deaths as Hausa, Yoruba Youths Clash in Lagos

Reports have emerged of a clash between youths of Yoruba and Huasa decents in the Fagba, Iju Ishaga area of Lagos state.

According to a witness, residents are under panic in the area following a renewed clash between the youths.

According to The PUNCH, the clash has left many youths injured with unascertained number of fatalities recorded as well.

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Buildings and other properties were reportedly destroyed in the clash that started since on Tuesday.

A resident identified as Aina, told punch that “We have not been able to leave our homes. They started the fight on Tuesday. We thought it was over yesterday until they renewed the fight again today.

“I don’t know the cause of the fight, but Isaw people running helter-skelter some minutes ago.”
As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, proved abortive.

See some video clips from Twitter

https://twitter.com/chiefagbabiaka_/status/1319088703877402624?s=19

Fagba Junction…Hausa be Yoruba, Scores of people dead and still dying! pic.twitter.com/lbaKNgU76g

— UNRULY (@Yarddman) October 23, 2020