Fresh information reaching the POLITICS NIGERIA Newsdesk now reveals that what seems to be a shoot-out occurred this morning in Lagos Island between thugs and officials of the National Drug Law enforcement agency.
Eyewitness reports reveal that the agents had come to effect arrests and seize hard drugs when some thugs revolted on Patey street. Several gunshots rang out as the agents battled to bring order to the area.
This development is coming a few days after music stars, Zinoleesky and Mohbad were picked up by the agency for being in possession of hard drugs. Although they have been released, Several Nigerians queried why they were manhandled and arrested without a warrant.
In a swift response on Friday, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi disclosed that the ID card of an NDLEA agent serves as an ‘arrest’ warrant.
Videos seen by this newspaper reveal that several sustained gunshot injuries.
PHOTS BELOW;
Ndlea vs island boys Russia vs Ukraine…😸this year go long pic.twitter.com/E3wy47vjyw
— neye_olowo (@niyiadekola) February 26, 2022
NDLEA terrorizing Lagos island right now Patey vs NDLEA pic.twitter.com/LCmJUW5pHr
— Yb Lekzy (@amlekzyofficial) February 26, 2022
“NDLEA is on Lagos Island at moment and they’re having a serious disagreement with the citizens there, 3-5people are reported de•d already by gunsh0ts.NDLEA officers are using sophisticated ammunitions against people running with stones”
Spread it 🚨— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) February 26, 2022
Political crisis here and there
Nigeria has become seriously lawless country and it’s All Buhari’s fault, and disobedience to rule of law and Court orders.i respect NDLEA personnels for they bravery and courage.