Hoodlums engage security forces in gun duel in Apapa
Some hoodlums attacked security operatives in Apapa on Tuesday.
A joint security force comprising the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, the police and soldiers had stormed the area to evict the miscreants responsible from criminal activities in vicinity, according to Daily trust report.
The news outlet also stated that the miscreants resisted the action which led to gun duels between both parties
“To dislodge the urchins, the task team fired tear gas at the raging crowd of hoodlums,” a witness told Daily Trust.
“Commercial motorcycle riders joined to resist the move and there were sporadic gunshots.”
The Lagos state police command is yet to issue a press statement on the matter.
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