CITIZENS COMPASS– At least, three people were hospitalised over the weekend when some suspected political thugs took to the streets to unleash terror in Aiyetoro, Surulere area of Lagos State.
A video of the incident posted on the social media revealed how vehicles were seen hurriedly making U-turns while shop owners hid to avoid being hit by stray bullets.
The suspected thugs were seen brandishing weapons in the area.
In the video was the branded vehicle of a political party at the center of the road while some suspected thugs were seen releasing gun shots.
The impact of the gunshots caused a forced contraction for a pregnant woman identified simply as Chinyere..
The incident caused panic in the area as residents fled for safety.
Supporters of the Al Progressives Party (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have since issued press releases to counter one another.
Spokesman, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hudenyin, said three persons were injured.
