SAN FRANCISCO, October 19, (THEWILL) – Hoodlums on Monday attacked two vans belonging to the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, and injured members of the squad. The incident occurred at Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos
THEWILL gathered that the two vans had gone to pick up officers who were on duty overnight and were attacked by the protesters.
A video showed the hoodlums hauled stones at the trucks, as the policemen escaped for their lives.
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One of them was caught and beaten thoroughly. Though with guns, the policemen refused to shoot at the protesters.
A police officer, who craved anonymity told THEWILL that some of the officers were injured and are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
