Ojota

2023 - 2 - 17

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Protest erupts in Ojota, Mile 12, other areas of Lagos (Businessday.ng)

Protests going hand-in-hand with significant vandalism have been reported in Ojota, Mile 12 and Agege areas of Lagos.

[February 17, 2023] Benjamin Hundeyin, Police spokesman in Lagos confirmed the breakdown of law and order in the Mile 12-Ketu-Ojota axis but said security agents are on ground to quell the crisis. “It was a violent reaction to rejection of the notes by drivers and some agbero,” said James, a belt-seller on the street who was around when the fracas started.

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Police confirm unrest in Ketu, Ojota axis, say normalcy restored (Vanguard)

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday confirmed civil unrest in some parts of the state owing to the current naira scarcity.

Confirming the unrest via his verified Tweeter handle, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said operatives of the Force have been positioned in identified areas. The Lagos State Police Command on Friday confirmed civil unrest in some parts of the state owing to the current naira scarcity. Motorists and residents who were on their way to different places of work hurriedly turned back in panic as the rioters went berserk with bonfire set across the road.

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Riot Breaks out in Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12, Ikorodu Areas of Lagos (THISDAY Newspapers)

There was tension in some parts of Lagos State this morning as riot erupted in Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12 and Ikorodu areas of the State as residents and commuters ...

Our officers and men are still on the ground to prevent any breakdown of law and order. He said the vehicular and human movement had now been fully restored. “Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored. Agric, Ikorodu also experienced unrest a couple of minutes ago. Itowolo in Ikorodu is also not safe. There was tension in some parts of Lagos State this morning as riot erupted in Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12 and Ikorodu areas of the State as residents and commuters scampered for safety.

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JUST IN: Civil Unrest Rocks Ojota, Mile 12 Areas of Lagos (FIJ NG)

Vehicles approaching Mile 12 from Ikorodu were unable to pass due to the violence and had to turn back for fear of attacks.

When FIJ called Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, he said normalcy had been restored to the area but the police were investigating the cause of the violence. The cause of the violence remained unclear as of press time, and even the police had no answers. Vehicles approaching Mile 12 from Ikorodu could not pass because of the violence and had to turn back for fear of attacks.

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Naira scarcity: violence breaks out in Mile 12, Ojota part of Lagos ... (Nairametrics)

There were reports of violence and fighting around the Ojota/Mile 12 axis in Lagos on Friday morning over the scarcity of the newly redesigned naira notes ...

Our officers and men are still on the ground to prevent any breakdown of law and order,” he tweeted on his handle. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.” - While responding to a tweet asking him to confirm the incident, Hundeyin replied, “ It is true.

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Naira Scarcity: Police take over Ojota, Mile 12 amid tension in Lagos (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Lagos State Police Command has brought the Thursday morning situation in the Mile 12 axis under control. Other areas that witnessed civil disorder.

“Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored. “I just passed Ketu and Ojota, the places are calm for now (10:30am). Despite the police and army deploying men to flashpoints across the state, other security agencies may join to keep the peace, in the event of violence spreads.

Video: Gunshots as unrest is reported at Mile 12, Ojota in Lagos (SundiataPost)

Ojota, Lagos this morning, Friday, 17 February 2023 LAGOS - There has been an outbreak of violence at Ojota and Mile 12 areas of Lagos State this Friday ...

Details later . . . Mile 12, located on the way to Ogun and Oyo states, is famous for its fruit market.

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Protests with vandalism in Ojota and Agege (NNN)

Benjamin Hundeyin, Police spokesman in Lagos confirmed the breakdown of law and order in the Mile 12-Ketu-Ojota axis but said security agents are on ground to ...

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Police Move to Quell Civil Unrest in Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12 in Lagos (Business Post Nigeria)

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 ...

21.Fellow citizens, on the 25th of February, 2023 the nation would be electing a new President and National Assembly members. In this regard, the CBN shall ensure that new notes become more available and accessible to our citizens through the banks. Above all, as an administration that respects the rule of law, I have also noted that the subject matter is before the courts of our land and some pronouncements have been made. - The proportion of currency outside banks grew from 78%in 2015 to 85% in 2022. I am deeply pained and sincerely sympathise with you all, over these unintended outcomes. All these activities are being carried out within the ambit of the Constitution, the relevant law under the CBN Act 2007 and in line with global best practices. 3.Let me re-assure Nigerians, that strengthening our economy, enhancing security and blockage of leakages associated with illicit financial flows remain top priority of our administration. “This is what we came to iron out today. President Buhari addressed the nation on Thursday morning. The 2023 plan prioritises life-saving needs while working to reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience. President Muhammadu Buhari had to address the nation on Thursday, calling for calm. He further stated that, “Free movement of vehicles and people fully restored.

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Naira Scarcity: Police intervenes over Ojota, Mile 12 in Lagos (InfoGuide Nigeria)

“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,” the spokesperson ...

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