Six people were feared dead as factions of hoodlums clashed over control
of motor parks in Ajah area of Lagos State yesterday
The battle for ownership and territorial control of Ajah has been on for sometime and the hope of many residents that it had ended, was dashed Saturday afternoon, as hostility returned.
Three factions were identified in the latest clash — the Ajah boys, Olumegbon boys and Ilaje boys, with the Ajah boys said to have had the upper hand.
A resident of Ilaje, who identified himself as Tunde , while speaking about the incident stated that the latest clash was supposed to be between the Olumegbon boys and Ajah boys, but it was extended to the Ilaje boys, who were initially not part of it.
Tunde said four Olumegbon boys and two people were killed in the clash which disrupted commercial activities in many parts of Ajah, on Saturday.
It was gathered that the Olumegbon and the Ajah boys, who had initially formed an alliance against the Ilaje boys had for some weeks now been having disagreement over a “ minor issue” of who controls the parks.
It was gathered that the Olumegbon boys had, on Saturday, been deceived that there was going to be a peace meeting, when the Ajah boys attacked them, killing four people in the process.
The Ajah Boys , who felt that the Ilaje boys might support the Olumegbon boys, invaded the Ajah boys’ base and reportedly killed two members of the gang. The situation became very riotous, as sounds of gun took over many parts of Ajah, forcing many residents to flee, while others remained indoors.
A resident, who pleaded anonymity, stated that the recent crisis might not be connected with moves by a prominent person in the area to become the traditional ruler of the town.
“The Ajah boys and Olumegbos boys used to be friends until the godfather of the Olumegbon boys started a fresh move to become the oba of Ajah,” the resident said.
He, however, appealed to the police and the state government to intervene and prevent the warring hoodlums from causing further mayhem.
Meanwhile, army and police had since on Saturday, been drafted to many parts of Ajah. Efforts to get the reaction of the image maker in charge of the state police command, Ngozi Braide, were futile
The battle for ownership and territorial control of Ajah has been on for sometime and the hope of many residents that it had ended, was dashed Saturday afternoon, as hostility returned.
Three factions were identified in the latest clash — the Ajah boys, Olumegbon boys and Ilaje boys, with the Ajah boys said to have had the upper hand.
A resident of Ilaje, who identified himself as Tunde , while speaking about the incident stated that the latest clash was supposed to be between the Olumegbon boys and Ajah boys, but it was extended to the Ilaje boys, who were initially not part of it.
Tunde said four Olumegbon boys and two people were killed in the clash which disrupted commercial activities in many parts of Ajah, on Saturday.
It was gathered that the Olumegbon and the Ajah boys, who had initially formed an alliance against the Ilaje boys had for some weeks now been having disagreement over a “ minor issue” of who controls the parks.
It was gathered that the Olumegbon boys had, on Saturday, been deceived that there was going to be a peace meeting, when the Ajah boys attacked them, killing four people in the process.
The Ajah Boys , who felt that the Ilaje boys might support the Olumegbon boys, invaded the Ajah boys’ base and reportedly killed two members of the gang. The situation became very riotous, as sounds of gun took over many parts of Ajah, forcing many residents to flee, while others remained indoors.
A resident, who pleaded anonymity, stated that the recent crisis might not be connected with moves by a prominent person in the area to become the traditional ruler of the town.
“The Ajah boys and Olumegbos boys used to be friends until the godfather of the Olumegbon boys started a fresh move to become the oba of Ajah,” the resident said.
He, however, appealed to the police and the state government to intervene and prevent the warring hoodlums from causing further mayhem.
Meanwhile, army and police had since on Saturday, been drafted to many parts of Ajah. Efforts to get the reaction of the image maker in charge of the state police command, Ngozi Braide, were futile
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ReplyDeleteLet the militry flush out als area boys cos day dont want to work always on. Garage collecting money fools let dem all die
ReplyDeleteNo be dem fault na fasola and tinubu cus am. Foolish and useless people
ReplyDeleteFashola you promised to rid lagos state of touts, okada n molur. What happened or are you leaving them, for 2015 apc election?
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