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The Lagos State Police Command has restored normalcy in the Ikola area of the state after a violent clash that left three persons dead and several buildings burnt over a N200 levy dispute.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi disclosed this in a Thursday statement.
According to the police, trouble started when some suspected area boys allegedly stopped a tricycle rider and demanded ₦200.
The rider reportedly refused to pay, and the tricycle was seized by the group.
The statement said the rider later returned with some persons, leading to a violent confrontation between the two groups.
“Sadly, three (3) persons were reportedly killed, while two (2) others sustained injuries. Some buildings were also reportedly set ablaze during the ensuing violence,” the police said.
The deceased and injured persons were taken to the Military Hospital, Yaba, for medical attention and other procedures.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, in company of the Commander, 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Afolabi Owolabi, visited the scene to assess the situation and coordinate the security response.
The command said operatives of the RRS, Taskforce, Tactical Squad, PMF, Eko Strike Force, and VCRU have been deployed to the area and are currently maintaining law and order.
“The situation is firmly under control, and efforts are ongoing to prevent any further escalation,” the police added.
Police said an investigation into the incident has commenced and assured that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The command urged residents to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information, and provide credible information to assist the investigation.
