By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed its men to the Ojota, Ketu, and Mile 12 areas of Lagos State following reports of unrest in the areas.
On Friday morning, residents of the area scampered to safety after some hoodlums took the law into their hands, with gunshots heard.
Some motorists coming from Ikorodu had to make a quick turn to avoid being trapped in the melee.
“It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed.
“Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation,” the spokesman of the command, Mr Benjamin Hudenyin, disclosed.
He further stated that, “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.”
In some states of the federation, violent protests erupted over the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
President Muhammadu Buhari had to address the nation on Thursday, calling for calm. He further directed the central bank to release the old N200 back into circulation.
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