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One feared dead as OPC, Yoruba Nation agitators clash in Lagos

There was pandemonium in the Ojota area of Lagos State in the early hours of Monday following a clash between members of the Oduduwa Peoples Congress (OPC) and Yoruba Nation agitators.

It was gathered that one person died in the clash which occurred after the Yoruba Nation agitators had planned to hold a mega rally at the Ojota area of Lagos.

An eyewitness disclosed that police operatives later stormed the scene and shot teargas to disperse the crowd.

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“Ojota is up in smoke, police are shooting teargas, and one person is dead. There was a clash between the OPC and Yoruba Nation,” he said.

The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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