The Guardian reported that one of those inflicted with bullet injury during the gun duel is now in coma at an undisclosed hospital.

Although the cause of the clash could not be immediately ascertained, sources attributed it to the raging war of supremacy between the Neo-Black Movement aka Aye Black Axe and the Eiye Confraternity.

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“It spreads towards Akilo, Sungas, and inwards Olorunkemi street in Shomolu area, where innocent passersby sustained injuries.”

The source added that the Wednesday night clash was a warning signal that they are poised to wreak more havoc on July 7 to mark their yearly 7/7 celebrations.NYSC Portal

The cultists had, last week, asked residents to prepare for what they never knew would claim three lives.

Consequently, residents are calling on Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa to come to their rescue because the cultists have sent a message to some areas that they will “avenge the killing of their colleagues today as part of their 7/7 celebration, no matter what.”