Lagos waterfront community attacked
Residents of the Sogunro community in Lagos State were left in panic after an armed assault by youths from the neighbouring Iwaya community on the night of 1–2 November, killing five people and injuring eight others.
According to the Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Eviction, Landgrabbing and Displacement in Lagos State, the attackers entered Sogunro around midnight with firearms, axes and other weapons. They reportedly killed victims by shooting and hacking them with axes, including one who was struck on the neck, and at least one body was allegedly thrown into a canal.
The Coalition demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killings and called for adequate security to prevent a repeat of such violence.
The violence has caused widespread fear among residents, prompting some to abandon homes near the boundary between the two communities. Displaced families have taken refuge in boats and in the homes of neighbours along the waterfront to avoid further attacks.
Efforts to obtain a response from the Lagos State Police Command have been unsuccessful. The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, has yet to reply to a message sent to her.
Sogunro is one of several waterfront communities in Lagos that have faced security challenges in recent months, underscoring the need for effective policing and community protection measures in the region.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
