Security
Balogun Market Incident: Police Debunk Tribal Clash Rumours
Balogun Market Incident clarified by Lagos Police, confirming it was a fight among hoodlums, not a tribal clash, with suspect arrested and peace restored
Balogun Market Incident has been clarified by the Lagos State Police Command, which confirmed that Wednesday’s violence was not a tribal clash, contrary to speculation on social media.
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Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin explained that the fight in the Mandillas area of Lagos Island resulted in the death of one Sodiq Ibrahim, who was stabbed by Ebuka Adindu during the scuffle.
Eyewitness posts on social media alleged that street urchins hijacked the unrest and began attacking innocent people. However, Hundeyin dismissed the claims as false.
“Your claim of street urchins taking over the street is false. Please do not cause unnecessary panic. DPOs Lion Building and Ebute-Ero are currently on the ground with their men, maintaining the restored peace.
Also, the suspect has been arrested and is in custody for further necessary actions,” he stated.
According to the police, the clash was strictly among hoodlums and bore no ethnic undertones. Hundeyin revealed that the suspect, Adindu, also stabbed himself in the shoulder during the fight and is receiving treatment under police custody.
He stressed that no other casualties were recorded, nor was property destroyed in the fracas.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to reiterate that the incident is not a tribal clash but purely between miscreants and hoodlums around the Balogun Market. Normalcy has been restored,” Hundeyin said.
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Quoting the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, Hundeyin urged Lagosians to stay calm, remain law-abiding, and disregard rumours capable of sparking unnecessary fear.
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Security
Insecurity: Governor Dauda Lawal Commends Troops for Recovering Ammunitions, Rustled Cattle
Zamfara State Executive Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal has commended the troops for their efforts and commitment to the fight against banditry in the state.
On Saturday, the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Zamfara Police Command successfully recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits in the Gambanda forest in Gummi Local Government.
Governor Lawal, while appreciating the troops, described the Zamfara State Police’s renewed efforts as encouraging and promising in the fight against banditry.
He said, “I commend the effort of all the security operatives in Zamfara State, especially the Zamfara State Police Command, for its resilience, bravery and commitment in recovering 329 cattle, 175 sheep, weapons and ammunition from bandits.
“The police engaged and overpowered the bandits in Gambanda forest in Gummi local government area, which led to the recovery.
“This commendable action reflects their tireless work in the face of challenges posed by criminal elements and underscores the police’s role in protecting the livelihoods of the people of Zamfara State.
“The remarkable display of bravery and the successful recovery of livestock and weapons highlight the strong leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammad Bello. His guidance has been instrumental in improving public safety and combating banditry.
“My administration remains committed to providing support to all security agencies in their efforts to ensure safety and security for our people.”
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