Fighting broke out Friday morning in some areas of the well-traveled Lagos–Ikorodu highway in Lagos State over the difficulty the new naira notes have caused Nigerians.
The PUNCH learned on Friday morning that suspected thugs attacked commuters and caused pandemonium on the expressway in the Mile 12, Ketu, and Ojota areas.
A driver who works for one of the state’s cab-hailing companies while appealing for anonymity said he had to turn into one of the streets because of the chaos
Tweeps claimed they could hear gunshots while sharing information about the continuing fighting in the neighborhood.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the unrest happening in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State.
He made this known via his Twitter handle on Friday.
Responding to a tweet asking the PPRO to confirm the rumour, Hundeyin replied, “ It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.”
