A group of over 100 hoodlums from a particular region launched an attack on the Ipaja police station in Lagos.
The confrontation escalated into a gunfire exchange, resulting in fatalities among the attackers.
The incident sparked fear and anxiety among residents in the vicinity. Some of the residents scampered for safety to avoid being hit by stray bullets as the hoodlums and the policemen exchanged fire.
In response, additional police forces have been swiftly dispatched to the area to reinforce security measures.
There was no further development as at the time of filing this report.