Two people on Tuesday were reportedly killed as some thugs attacked and set Orile Iganmu Police Station ablaze in Lagos State.
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The incident occurred around 09.45 am, according to an eyewitness.
The spokesperson of the Apapa-Iganmu Local Government Area, Ayo Micheal said, “Yes, the station has been attacked.
“The burnt Station is in Apapa Iganmu but serviced both Iganmu community in Apapa Iganmu and Orile Community in Coker/Aguda.”
Micheal noted that two persons were allegedly shot dead in the incident.
He added, “What happened is that some boys came out this morning. They assembled themselves at Orile Junction. They were about marching down to Apapa. Just like yesterday that they started at Apapa Ports. They were on their way to Apapa, I learnt they passed through the police station and protested there.
“As they were protesting, police officers attempted to disperse them. They resisted the police. Before you know it, two boys were shot in the shoulder and chest.
“The two of them have died, according to reports that I got.”
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident and also banned protests in the state.
This was contained in a press statement by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday.
The police ban is coming a few hours after the Lagos State Government imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state.
Before the declaration of curfew, at least two police stations were burnt in Lagos State by hoodlums.
