HOODLUM CLASHES LEAVE MANY INJURED IN ILE-EPO AREA OF LAGOS
By Olayiwola Ibrahim // Many have sustained injuries following clashes between hoodlums in the Ile-Epo market , along Sango road in Lagos State.
Multiple sources within the area said the altercation commenced in a local market on Wednesday night and persisted into Thursday morning.
Several shops were engulfed in flames, and merchandise was damaged during the chaos.
Despite attempts by law enforcement to intervene early, the hoodlums hindered their efforts.
It was gathered that an early intervention by the police was restricted by the hoodlums.
A fire service truck that drove into the market this morning was also forced to reverse after being pelted with stones.
Furthermore, a fire service vehicle dispatched to the scene this morning faced resistance, forcing it to retreat after being targeted with projectiles.
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