VIDEO: One Reportedly Dead As Police Disperse Yoruba Nation Agitators In Ojota

During the Yoruba Nation agitators march in the Ojota district of Lagos this morning, one person has been reported deceased and numerous more have been injured.

Although it was not immediately clear how the planned march to demand self-determination took a violent turn.

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However, THEEAGLE gathered that there were intermittent gunfire according to an eyewitness.

Unverified reports claimed that three people, including a police officer, were killed in the crossfire.

The Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police, SP Hudenyin, however, claimed that only one person died.

He claimed that police officers were present to maintain peace.

Watch Video Below;

Ongoing Civil unrest around Ojota, Lagos. Multiple gunshots, vehicles burnt as people scampered for safety. @rrslagos767 mobilized to restore calm. Kindly avoid area for now. pic.twitter.com/ON2AzrSqQG

— GoldMyneTV (@GoldmyneTV) January 9, 2023

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UPDATE: One person reportedly dead as members of the OPC and Men of the @PoliceNG engage in physical clash at Ojota, Lagos state.pic.twitter.com/pmyjafXNWW

— Inside Mainland (@InsideMainland) January 9, 2023