The Eid-el Kabir celebration turned
violent on Sunday morning in Patey Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, after
some hoodlums attacked the residents.
PUNCH Metro gathered that prior
to the attack, the youth on the street had converged on the community
square to celebrate Sallah at about 12.30am.
The residents claimed the hoodlums came
from neighbouring Lafiaji community, adding that while the violence
lasted, two people died.
Our correspondent gathered that several
others at the community square were injured. It was learnt that
policemen from the Adeniji Adele division later brought the situation
under control.
A resident, who identified himself as
Alamu, said the hoodlums used the opportunity of the festive period to
catch residents unawares.
He said, “The party was a night party.
It was the normal Sallah festivities. At about 12.30am, we suddenly
began to hear gunshots. Of course, the party scattered as everyone ran
for safety.
“However, two people were hit during the
attack, while some others got injured. Some people have fled from the
street since then.”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, said 14 suspects had been arrested by the police.
PUNCH
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