15 Injured In Mushin Gang Attacks

15 Person have been recorded injured from the hoodlums attack which occurred at Olusoga, Daniel, Awawu Streets, Mushin, Lagos.

Ekohotblog had reported that residents of the stated environs had a sleepless night on Sunday as hoodlums terrorised their area overnight, burning over 20 vehicles and 50 shops were vandalised.

The hoodlums who arrived at about 9pm on Sunday were said to have initially damaged the transformer to put the areas in darkness before turning to vandalism and looting with torch lights.

At Olusoga, Daniel, and Sowunmi Streets, the hoodlums engaged some street boys who tried to stop them, and 15 persons were injured in the process. They were treated by medical personnel in the area.

The hoodlums, however, returned in the morning throwing bottles, sticks, and stones. They warned residents not to snap or video their heinous act.

Some residents said Chairman of Mushin Local Government Area Emmanuel Bamigboye later visited the scene with reinforcement of police officers.

Bamigoye said the fracas was between two factions.

“They go to each other’s area to destroy things and cause unrest,” he said.

He lamented that the destruction was massive and unfortunate for the people trying to make a living.

Lawmaker representing Mushin Constituency in the House of Representatives Bolaji Ayinla has called for calm. He urged the youths to embrace peace and stop destroying properties.

Commissioner of Police Hakeem Odumosu said 12 suspects have been arrested. He added that surveillance teams have been deployed in the affected areas.

The police boss also confirmed last Saturday’s cult clash at Oworo and Berger, but said the situation was immediately contained.

According to him, the police have continued clearance of identified black spots across the state. He added that some stolen police items have also been recovered.