Lagos Market Fight: Police Debunk Tribal Clash Reports After Fatal Stabbing
Lagos Market Fight: Police Debunk Tribal Clash Reports After Fatal Stabbing
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
A tragic incident at Balogun Market, Lagos Island, on Wednesday, has left one person dead, sparking widespread rumours of an ethnic clash. However, the Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the situation was not a tribal conflict but a violent brawl between hoodlums.
How the Fight Broke Out
Eyewitnesses told Akahi News that the dispute began as an argument between two young men over the sharing of business proceeds. The confrontation escalated when one of the men allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the other to death.
Reports indicated that nearby individuals immediately attacked the suspect before he was eventually handed over to the police. The scene later degenerated into a riot, with groups of youths clashing until law enforcement restored order.
Police Clarification
Reacting to the incident, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, dismissed speculations of an ethnic crisis between Yoruba and Igbo traders. According to him, investigations revealed that the fight involved miscreants and was not connected to ethnic differences.
Hundeyin confirmed that the deceased, identified as Sodiq Ibrahim from Kogi State, was fatally stabbed by Ebuka Adindu from Abia State. The suspect reportedly inflicted a stab wound on himself, lost consciousness, and is currently under police custody while receiving treatment in a hospital.
Normalcy Restored
The police spokesperson stressed that no innocent lives were lost, no traders were harmed, and no property inside Balogun Market was destroyed during the unrest. He further assured that calm has been restored in the area and traders can go about their activities without fear.
Hundeyin reiterated that the case is under investigation and that the suspect will be prosecuted once discharged from hospital care.
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