Lagos, Feb. 27, 2023 – Armed soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Lagos following the mayhem caused by hoodlums after the release of the result of the presidential election.
Bola Tinubu, an indigene of the state and the APC Presidential Candidate, came second to Peter Obi, an Igbo man and Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the election.
The Global Business News (GBN) reports that armed soldiers were sighted in different parts of the state after the mayhem broke out.
Hoodlums took to the streets in parts of Lagos damaging properties of people believed to Labour Party supporters.
The soldiers with their armoured vehicles were seen at Mushin, Ikeja, Ebute Meta, Oshodi and Lagos Island.
The Lagos Police Command, had on Sunday evening, warned that attempts by anyone or group planning to wreak havoc in the state would be resisted.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Spokesman for the command, had in a Tweet said: “Available intelligence suggests some people have concluded plans to foment trouble and wreak havoc.
“Kindly note that such attempts would be crushed decisively.
“Our election security architecture has not been drawn down. Anarchy will not be allowed! Remain law-abiding. Be guided!” (GBN)
