Photos: Area Boys and Traders clash in Ladipo Market in Mushin, Lagos

There was serious chaos in Ladipo Spare Parts market Mushin, yesterday, that resulted in ransacked shops and vehicles being damaged & burnt. Area boys went to the market to collect land fees/levies from traders and a disagreement led to a violent clash between them.

Area Boys reportedly stormed the area and wreaked havoc that left one or two people killed and several others injured.

Policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad were notified and arrived at the market to stop the civil disturbance. They were able to restore normalcy to the area and arrest some suspects. The Commissioner of Police has reportedly ordered a full scale investigation into the matter.