Serious Riot In Lekki, Lagos as Thugs, Okada Riders & Police Clash! (Photos)

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A riot broke out this morning in Lekki Phase 1 following thugs/Commercial motorcycle riders clash. According to some residents, the chairman of the Eti-Osa local government area allegedly engaged the services of touts to confiscate any motorcycle seen within the area.

The touts allegedly beat up one of the Okada men after he refused to let them seize his motorcycle and this led to a serious fight between some of the Okada men, bus drivers and the thugs. The police was immediately called in to stop the riot from escalating. The gate leading to the estate was shut immediately.

"It all started yesterday when the Okada riders attacked the bus drivers, they shattered the windows of their buses and injured a few bus drivers. This morning, the drivers with the help of some men caught some of these okada riders and beat them to a pulp". an eye witness Revealed

The reprisal attack was said to have led to the burning of several motorbikes.

Early this Month, the Lekki residents association placed a ban on commercial motorcyclists, making public announcements in the estate, explaining that both okada riders and passengers will be arrested if caught.

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