The traditional ruler of Oworonshoki community in the Kosofe local government of Lagos State, Oba Babatunde Saliu has been accused of using his private policemen and thugs to arrest and torture residents who protested against the demolition of houses in the community.
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There was confusion in the Mile 2 area of Lagos State in the early hours of Tuesday as residents barricaded the road, distorting the free flow of traffic. It was learnt that at least two persons were killed following a clash between the Lagos State Task Force, tanker drivers and touts in the state. According to an 18-second video which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) and shared by @Gidi Traffic, the Mile 2 was blocked with residents burning tyres on the road. Also, a voice was heard in the video advising commuters to avoid the area.
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Residents and passers-by are currently gripped with fear as the space under the bridge on Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikeja, Lagos has become a haven for rogues and mentally-ill people.