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Lagos State Government prosecutes 229 hoodlums
The Lagos state government has initiated the prosecution of 229 hoodlums over the destruction and looting of public and private property in different parts of the state.
In a statement released by the state government, the hoodlums were accused of taking advantage of the #EndSARS protest to carry out the attacks.
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) who made the announcement today October 24 said the State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs. Olayinka Adeyemi has gone round relevant Police formations with a team of Prosecutors to evaluate files of those arrested by the police with a view to determining those that have prima facie case made against them.

Onigbanjo said;
“229 suspects were arrested by the Police for various criminal offenses ranging from arson, murder, stealing, malicious damage of property and assault before and after the Statewide curfew imposed by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to restore law and order in Lagos”
He further averred that after the conclusion of the evaluation exercise, those who have cases to answer will be arraigned before the courts on Monday October 26, while others will be released.
October 25, 2020
Hoodlums attack Customs command, injure officers
Hoodlums, masquerading as EndSARS protesters, attacked the Kwara Command warehouse of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Ilorin on Saturday with the intention to loot.
In a resistance put up by Customs officers on duty, 24 of the motorcycles and a tricycle that conveyed the looters to the facility were seized.
The hoodlums, however, succeeded in setting part of the place on fire.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Ahmed Bello posted on the agency’s communication platform that the hoodlums attacked with guns, machetes, axes, charms and other dangerous weapons.
The Customs men had to call for reinforcement from the Nigerian Army, he said.
“All efforts to address the hoodlums to douse the tensed atmosphere at the Command’s gate proved abortive and officers of the Command were left with no option than to respond appropriately to the spontaneous attack unleashed by the hoodlums.
“Unfortunately, forty minutes of exchange of gunfire led to the serious injury of two of our officers who are now responding to treatment,’’ he stated.
Bello called on parents, guardians, community and religious leaders and opinion moulders to caution their wards on the dangers of toeing the path of illegality and anarchy.
“The Command will do everything humanly possible within the ambit of the law to protect government properties and ensure that peace prevail against all odds.
“It is important to reiterate that officers of the NCS are only implementers of Federal Government’s policies in the overall interest of national growth and development.
“The hostility by hoodlums and their accomplices will never be a distraction in discharging our statutory responsibilities,’’ he stressed.
October 24, 2020
DPO reportedly killed, police officers injured as hoodlums attack police stations in Anambra
A Divisional Police Officer has been reportedly killed and several officers injured on Friday, October 23, as hoodlums attacked various police divisions in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to the Special Assistant on New Media to Nnewi South LGA Chairman, Comrade George Moore, the hoodlums in large number attacked Osumenyi Police Division, set it ablaze, vandalised patrol vehicles and motorbcycles. He said the DPO was killed while an officer was seriously injured and has been rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
He further disclosed that the hoodlums equally attacked Ezinifite Police station, also in Nnewi South. No death recorded.
The hoodlums equally set ablaze Amichi Police Station. They also attacked Amichi Vigilante Commander, injured his son and set all the cars in his compound on fire.
Similarly, the hoodlums attacked another police station in Ukpor, Nnewi South and carted away arms.
October 23, 2020
Hoodlums cart away with COVID-19 palliatives in Osun
Hoodlums on Friday looted COVID palliatives kept in warehouses located on the premises of Cocoa Processing Industrial, Ede, Osun State.
In video footage of the incident obtained by our correspondent, people were seeing carrying packs of noodles and bags of rice out of the premises.
The lawmaker representing Ede North State Constituency, Kofoworola Babajide, confirmed the incident.
He said, “They broke the warehouse before military men got there.”
Details later…
October 23, 2020
#EndSARS: A’Ibom condemns hijack of protests by hoodlums, extends curfew
By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo
Akwa Ibom state government has expressed concern over the hijack of the EndSARS protests by hoodlums to loot public and private properties in Uyo and other parts of the state.
It has also extended the curfew earlier imposed on the state to Saturday due to need arrest “developing situations”
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government, SSG, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem in Uyo yesterday, the state government appealed to the protesters to suspend their action due to infiltration by “negative elements”.
It also called on indigenes and residents to take advantage of the Judicial Panel of Investigation in response to the demands of the protesters.
“We have witnessed scenarios where the protests were clearly hijacked by hoodlums who were attacking public and private property and looting business premises, which confirm the earlier intelligence available to us on the planned hijack of the peaceful demonstrations.
“To this end, we appeal to all genuine protesting groups to please suspend their protest due to the obvious hijack by negative minded elements.
“As the curfew imposed by the Governor subsists, We ask all Akwa Ibom people to be on red alert and report to the police and other security agencies, any suspicious movements and persons. Akwa Ibom is all we have as God’s piece of real estate for us and we must take practical steps to protect our collective heritage.” The statement said.
Meanwhile the state government has extended a 15 hour curfew earlier imposed on the state on Friday night to Saturday morning due to “developing situations being monitored by the state government and security agencies and the inevitable need to protect citizens and property.
“Expectedly, there will be a total cessation of movement, except for those on essential duties, who must show a proper identification. All law abiding citizens are advised to remain at home, as security agencies have been briefed to strictly enforce this order.” The statement signed by information commissioner Comrade In Ememobong said.
October 23, 2020
BREAKING: Hoodlums burn Ojodu police station in Lagos
Hoodlums have burnt the Ojodu Police Station at the Berger area of Lagos.
Not less than seven vehicles were also burnt during the invasion.
A resident confirmed to our correspondent that the hoodlums also looted shops close to the police stations.
Operatives of the Lagos State Fire Service have been mobilised to put out the fire.
Details shortly…
October 22, 2020
Hoodlums attack warehouse, cart away COVID-19 palliatives in Lagos State
Some hoodlums broke into a warehouse in Monkey community of Maza-Maza, Lagos state on Thursday, October 22, and carted away some COVID-19 palliatives they found in the facility.
The foodstuff item they took had “Lagos State Government COVID-19” inscribed on it.
The warehouse is located on Benster Crescent, popularly called Monkey Village.
The looting started as early as 08 am.
It was gathered that the hoodlums also set a bonfire at a junction not far from the warehouse. And later asked residents in the area to move into the warehouse and pick some palliatives.
One of the residents, Sherif Olaiya, said, “We heard sounds of gunshots. The hoodlums have attacked a place where COVID-19 palliatives were stored. They are asking residents to come and be picking the palliatives.”
When asked how he knew that the items are COVID-19 palliatives, he said, “They are branded.”
October 22, 2020
Hoodlums set fire on Nigerian Ports Authority Headquarters in Lagos
Suspected hoodlums have entered the Lagos headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Marina.
A member of the Lagos State Fire Service, who confirmed the incident, said they set fire to the building.
He noted that efforts were on to salvage the situation.
The firefighter explained that a statement would soon be released on the level of destruction done to the federal facility.
The arson was said to be a fallout of the attack on protesters at the Lekki tollgate.
While witnesses claimed that seven people were killed and many injured, the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said nobody died.
Although the governor said the military was responsible for the attack, the Nigerian Army denied complicity in the shootings and tagged reports on the incident as fake news.
October 21, 2020
BREAKING: Another police station set ablaze by Hoodlums in Lagos
Layeni Police Station at Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos State has been set on fire by suspected hoodlums.
Report also had it that the Pako Police Station is under attack.
Our correspondent also gathered that some hoodlums attacked Ajeromi Police Station but repelled by policemen.
An eyewitness, Ladipo, said at least eight persons were injured.
He said, “The crisis started from Orile Iganmu. People were protesting peacefully and the police shot at them. Later, the boys heard that policemen have killed their people at Iganmu, they also burnt Layeni Police Station.
“There is tension everywhere. We have rushed eight people to the hospital. They were critically injured.”
When contacted on the telephone, the Chief Press Secretary of Ajeromi Ifelodun LCDA, Sheriff Fakunle, said, “Yes, it is on fire. Layeni Police Station has been torched. The incident happened around 11 am.
“At Ajeromi police station, the hoodlums were repelled.”
Details later…
October 20, 2020
Another jailbreak in Benin as hoodlums free inmates at Oko prison
Hoodlums have again struck at Oko Correctional facility in Benin City, releasing more than two thousand inmatesand leaving at least nine persons dead.
This is the seond jail break in less than three hours despite the declaration of a 24 hour curfew by the state government.
October 19, 2020