Motorists and passersby in the Agbado area of the Alimosho Local Government Area in Lagos State, on Friday, scampered for safety following a clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the area.
Sporadic gunshots also rented the atmosphere during the clash between the road union, leading to panic in the area.
The clash between the two NURTW factions was said to have occurred over ticket collection at motor parks.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said police patrol teams have been deployed to the affected areas.
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The police spokesperson said: “It was a brewing conflict over ticketing that would have led to a violent confrontation/crisis between two factions of NURTW in Kola Bus Stop area and its environs.
“Police patrol teams from Alakuko, Agbado, Ijaiye- Ojokoro and reinforcements from the headquarters have been deployed to the area on the order of the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi.”
Ajisebutu added: “The place is calm. No threat to lives and property currently as the police are still maintaining their presence in the area.”
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