Lagos—Tens of residents of some parts of Mushin area in Lagos have cried out over incessant killings in the area by suspected hoodlums.
Speaking during a protest to the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Abiodun Leshi, who led the residents, revealed how suspected hoodlums severed the head of a resident of the area and used it to play football on the streets.
He stated that the menace is being experienced in areas such as Taniolodo, Lawani, Ojelawe and among others, adding that the people of the areas have been having sleepless nights over the issue.
“We have been facing incessant killings of our people. One Tunde was beheaded and they used his head to play football. Another resident, Sodiq was killed last Friday after Jumat service.Leshi further explained that some of the residents of the area have relocated to Ikorodu out of fear, while some have developed hypertension and some have died in the process, and called for the support of the lawmakers over the issue.
“One Adeolu was also killed recently, we have always been living in fear in the area and we cannot sleep with our two eyes closed, but we felt we should see you to seek a permanent solution to the problem,” he said.
Responding, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, who led the lawmakers to address the protesters, said that the House shared the concern of the people and expressed happiness that they passed their complaints to the appropriate quarters
CLICK HERE to follow us on Google+ so as to get instant updates on published posts.
CLICK HERE to Subscribe to our BBM Channel (C002D3966 or search for '9ja Ninja') to get live updates on published post.
CLICK HERE to Subscribe to our BBM Channel (C002D3966 or search for '9ja Ninja') to get live updates on published post.
Follow @9ja_Ninja
Please drop your comments below
Top Stories
- Toke Makinwa Finally Reacts To Marriage Woes
- Photos: MI Abaga, Niyola, Agbani Darego, Ice Prince… Attend Sound Sultan’s Basketball Game
- Ambode Dissolves Parastatals, Sacks Fashola’s Sister (See Why)
- LOL ! Will You Use This MTN Condom? (Photo)
- Photos: EFCC arraigns Internet fraudster for £54,324 romance fraud
- Shark Attack Survivor Welcomes Son, Shares Pictures
- President Muhammadu Buhari: "I Don't Know Why People Are Anxious For Ministers"
- Karrueche Shows Off Her Body At The Beach In Sexy Swimsuit
- Pics: Kanye & Kim Celebrate North West's Birthday In Disneyland As She Turns 2
- Photos: Nicki Minaj Puts Her Curvaceous Body On Display
- APC CRISIS: Buhari Meets Atiku, Oyegun And Others
- People Are Trying To Set Me Against Buhari –Tinubu
- New Look Activated! Phyno Changes Hairstyle, Gets A Ponytail Style (See Photo)
- [PHOTOS] African China Wants You To See His Massive TV Set
- Find Out A Real Madrid Star Who Wants To Play For Nigeria
- Footballer Arturo Vidal Wrecks His £230,000 Ferrari (See Photos)
- See Hilarious Twipic and Tweet From Ben Murray Bruce
- See Photos Of APC Governors At Their Meeting In Abuja Yesterday
- Must See Photos: They Were Born Male...See How Stunning They Are Now As Females
- See How Senator Dino Melaye Reacted To 8.4billion Naira #WardrobeAllowance
No comments :
Post a Comment
News/Tip Off/Advert, Email: 9janinja9@gmail.com