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Nigerian Army deploys troops across Lagos Island, Ladipo

The deployment followed the announcement of the presidential election results for the state.

• February 27, 2023
Nigerian soldiers deployed to Lagos
Nigerian soldiers deployed to Lagos

Personnel of the Nigerian Army have been deployed to maintain security in Lagos Island, Ladipo, and other areas of the nation’s commercial hub.

The development comes as youths loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, continue targeting Igbo traders in the areas.

No casualties were reported in the attacks, and the intervention of security forces could help quell any further outbreak.

Details shortly…

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