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Two feared dead as fight break out between road workers at Iyana Iba
A free-for-all fight broke out on Wednesday at the Iyana Iba axis of Lagos between members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
The fracas started on Wednesday afternoon at the under-bridge area at Iyana Iba, along Lagos-Badagry expressway in Ojo LGA.
ChronicleNG understands that the fracas was between two factions of the RTEAN over leadership of the park.
Two persons are feared to have died in the ensuing violence, but correspondents have not been able to verify this claim.
However, several people sustained various forms of injuries during the clash.
The incident sparked apprehension in the area as commuters scampered for safety, while the road was said to have been clocked at the time.
Videos showing parts of the fracas have appeared on social media.
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A trending video on social media saw police officers watching and doing nothing as the hoodlums clashed. throwing stones and using other dangerous weapons.
Confirming the incident, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, said the fracas was between two factions of road transport workers.
“Two factions of road transport workers are the ones fighting,” Hundeyin said.
He, however, also said there is no confirmation on the status of casualties, adding that calm has now been restored to the area.
Addressing the protesting members, the Transport Special Adviser, Hon. Sola Giwa called for calm, saying that the Government would not tolerate the breakdown of law and order in the State.
He added that the commissioner of police has been duly informed and that he has deployed officers to the affected areas to deal with erring members of the union.
The Special Adviser said the State is investigating the allegations leveled against the National President of the union and would resolve every lingering issue calling on members to maintain peace.
“The government has listened to your outcry, we urge you to maintain peace as we will not hesitate to invoke the Lagos State riot act when necessary,” added.
