Many injured as NURTW, okada riders clash in Lagos

Several persons were injured on Monday when some youths in Iyano-Iba area of Lagos state clashed.

The clash was said to have happened close to the Lagos State University (LASU) campus.

Witnesses claim the clash was between some Yoruba youths and northern youths in the area.

But in a Twitter post, Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, said the clash was between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and motorcycle riders.

“UPDATE on Ojo, Iyana Iba etc unrest .. Officers of the Lagos Police Command, LNSC have brought situation under control. It’s NOT a Tribal issue pls… Area Calm now and everyone going about their lawful duties,” Gawat tweeted.

“The Clash was between members of the Transport Union and the Okada riders … @PoliceNG has brought situation under control. It’s NOT a Tribal issue pls .. All Clear now.”