Suspected armed thugs have set ablaze buildings inside Ajeromi Local Government in Lagos State.
The LG’s Chief Press Secretary, Sheriff Fakunle, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
When contacted at 01.13pm, Fakunle said the attack was ongoing in the council.
He said, “As I am talking to you, my local government is invaded by armed thugs. Properties worth millions of naira have been vandalised. Some of these hoodlums are entering into offices, carting away properties. Buildings are burnt, cars are burnt, these boys are looting everywhere in the secretariat.”
Earlier, Layeni Police Station at Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos State was set on fire by suspected hoodlums.
Suspected hoodlums also burnt down the Orile Iganmu Police Station in Lagos State.
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— CBN Gov Akinsola Ak???????? (@cbngov_akin1) October 20, 2020
After burning the Police Station in Orile Iganmu thugs set ablaze Ajeromi LG secretariat, loot offices.
I dey talk this thing since last week...........We are in for a Big trouble....
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