A group of youths in Ikeja, Lagos, clashed with supporters of former Governor Yahaya Bello at Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, leading to a brief confrontation before the police intervened and restored peace in the area.
The supporters of Yahaya Bello, who is currently under investigation for alleged fraud, had gathered at Alausa to stage a solidarity protest, but were met with resistance from the youths of the Alausa community. The two groups engaged in a heated argument.
But according to eyewitnesses, peace was restored before the arrival of the police.
Speaking to our correspondent, a community leader in Alausa, who preferred to remain anonymous, condemned the actions of the protesters, saying, “We will not allow anyone to disturb the peace of our community. We support the efforts of the government to fight corruption, and we will not stand idly by while some individuals try to disrupt the peace.”
The police have confirmed the incident and have assured that they are monitoring the situation to prevent any further disturbances.