Five Killed in Hausa vs Yoruba Fracas in Lagos, Million
Worth of Property Destroyed
More than five people were today reportedly killed
in the clash between Hausa and Yoruba traders at Mile 2, Lagos State, as well
as many sustaining various degrees of injuries.
The fight, according to witnesses, was degenerating
to a full blown war before Nigerian army and police drawn from Rapid Response
Squad (RRS) and Area H, restored peace to the area.
The clash allegedly started off as a quarrel
between northerners and some Yoruba traders before it quickly escalated,
claiming lives and property, including stalls and cars.
The raging factions armed with dangerous weapons
like guns, broken bottles, cutlasses wreaked havoc on the market, destroying
and burning down stalls for many hours, eye witness account stated.
It was gathered that the clash was caused by an
Hausa motorcyclist who hit a female trader and attempted to flee to safety
despite pressure by passers-by to take her to the hospital.
The okada operator refused to budge, adding that
the union of motorcyclist should do so because he was allegedly supported by
other northern motorcyclists around.
According to him, since the union was always quick to
collect tolls from them, they should also take care of the hospital bills from
accumulated tax. This degenerated to a free for all fight causing death and
destruction of property.
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