Hoodlums, numbering over 100 on Monday morning attacked Ipaja police station in Lagos.
It was gathered that the attack resulted in a gun battle between the thugs and police officers during which some of the thugs who launched the attack were killed.
The incident has caused fear among residents as the attack resulted in a subsequent exchange of gunfire. Police personnel have been dispatched to the area for reinforcement.
Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, saying the situation has been brought under control: “The situation has been curtailed but no arrest has been made yet.”
