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Naira scarcity: Violence spreads to Agege, Ikorodu, other areas in Lagos

Stanley Osariemen by Stanley Osariemen
February 17, 2023
in Inside Nigeria
No, never again in Kogi east senatorial district

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Violent protests over the scarcity of naira notes has spread to Agege, Ikorodu, and other parts of Lagos State.

Hoodlums on Friday morning, stormed major roads in Mile-12, Ketu and Ojota areas, along Ikorodu Road, and Iyana-Ipaja.

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The violence later spread to Agege, Ikorodu, Iyana Iba.

Motorists and residents who were on their way to different places of work hurriedly turned back in panic as the rioters went berserk with bonfires set across the road.

Confirming the unrest, the spokesman of the Police Command in Lagos said:

“It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.”

 

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