Naira Scarcity: Police intervenes over Ojota, Mile 12 in Lagos
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Naira Scarcity: Police intervenes over Ojota, Mile 12 in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has brought the Thursday morning situation in the Mile 12 axis under control. DAILY POST reports.Information Guide Nigeria

Other areas that witnessed the chaos were Ketu, Ojota, and Ikorodu; scores of demonstrators blocked roads and made bonfires.

Passers-by made social media posts and videos reporting attacks on commuters, private vehicles, and government-owned Bus Rapid Transport, BRT.NYSC portal

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Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin provided an update in reaction to comments about the violence and apprehension by residents.

“Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored. Our officers and men are still on the ground to prevent any breakdown of law and order,” the spokesperson wrote.

The unrest in parts of Lagos followed the scarcity of the new naira notes after the controversial redesign of the currency, only weeks to the general elections.JAMB Result

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Essien, Goodnews is a gruaduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo; Currently working at Infoguide Media as a news writer.

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