In unspecified number of people are said to be injured today, April 11 in a violent clash involving some loyalists of the newly appointed Chairman, Lagos Parks And Garages Committee Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as ‘MC Oluomo’ and National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, members.
The incident allegedly occurred when loyalists of the newly appointed chairman attempted to officially take over the parks from NURTW but this was met with resistance by those who were previously in-charge of the areas.
According to eyewitnesses’ account, the incident which started in the morning was said to have continued uninterrupted.
It escalated until it degenerated and extended to Ogba in Ifako/Ijaiye and Pen Cinema where a yet to be ascertained number of people were said to be injured.
An eye witness who gave his name as Mojere Ope said the crisis was noticed a few days ago when Akinsanya was announced as the Committee Chairman of the Parks and Garages.
One of his loyalists from Yaya Abatan area moved from one garage to the other, ordering people to denounce their membership with NURTW and pitch their tent with ‘MC Oluomo.’
However, this came to a peak on Monday when some hoodlums arrived major parks simultaneously insisting that people denounce their membership with NURTW.
“This led to an altercation whereby those who refused to denounce their membership with NURTW were injured while others scampered to safety.
“Affected areas were Ogba, Ifako, Fagba and Pen Cinema where people including passers by were injured. ” He said.
Another eyewitness, Solagbade Alogba said the altercation met him at Pen Cinema when he was awaiting a bus to Agege, “I saw some hoodlums about 100 in number wielding dangerous weapons while people ran Helter skelter. They were shouting, ‘say MC, say Oluomo’.’ Though I don’t know their mission but took to my heels to avoid any eventuality.”
Reports say that a victim of the incident simply identified as Samuel is currently under medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital.