Protests have broke out in some parts of Lagos on Friday, as hundreds of people were seen marching on major roads in protest of the naira scarcity in the state.
The protesters stormed Mile-12, Ketu, Ojota area, along Ikorodu Road, Iyana-around 6.am before it spread to other areas like Agege and Iyana-Iba.
They were confronted by combine Military and riot Policemen of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).
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.
Vehicles coming from Ìkoròdù could not go beyond Mile 12 bridge as they hurriedly made U-turn to their destinations.
Meanwhile, a security and traffic alert has been given by the Lagos Police Command concerning the area.
“The police Control Room has been alerted and is currently mobilizing its officers to Ojota to maintain order and prevent a breakdown of the law.
“Staff are advised to avoid the area for now and remain vigilant. 0732hrs.”
