Chaos And Apprehension Grip Lagos As A Result Of Naira Scarcity

• Violence has broken out in Lagos over Naira scarcity.

• The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the unrest happening in Mile 12.

• Hundeyin stated that reinforcement units have been deployed to the area.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that fights have broken out in some areas on the popular Lagos-Ikorodu expressway in Lagos State over the scarcity of the new naira notes and the hardship the policy has thrown Nigerians.

It was gathered that alleged hoodlums in Mile 12, Ketu, and Ojota areas along the expressway, on Friday morning, resorted to assaulting commuters and creating chaos on the road.

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A driver attached to one of the cab-hailing firms operating in the state who does not want his name in print over fears of harassment said he had to turn into one of the streets due to the chaos.

Tweeps, who shared details of the ongoing fighting in the area, alleged they could hear the sounds of gunshots.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the unrest happening in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State.

He made this known via his Twitter handle on Friday.

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Responding to a tweet asking the PPRO to confirm the rumour, Hundeyin replied, “ It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.”

Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored. Our officers and men are still on ground to prevent any breakdown of law and order.

If you see something, say something. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/PUL9oTsvRM

— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) February 17, 2023

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