SAN FRANCISCO, October 20, (THEWILL) – Suspected hoodlums on Tuesday burnt down the Orile-Iganmu Police Station in Lagos State.
The spokesperson of the Apapa-Iganmu Local Government Area, Ayo Micheal who confirmed the incident said the station was attacked around 9 am on Tuesday.
“The burnt Station is in Orile-Iganmu but serviced both Iganmu community in Apapa Iganmu and the Orile Community in Coker/Aguda.”
According to Micheal, two persons were allegedly shot dead in the incident. “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 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 State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said, information on the incident would be communicated soon.
