Angry mob have on Wednesday, October 21 set ablaze the family home of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, Lagos Island.
It would be recalled that Sanwo-Olu imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state due to the #EndSARS protests.
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Soldiers were subsequently called in and eyewitnesses stated that over seven persons, mostly youths, died in the attack.
Eyewitnesses expressed that one of the youths holding a jerry can of petrol was seen soaking the house in petrol but was quickly stopped by residents for fear that the fire could spread uncontrollably. Moments after, however, the youths succeeded in burning down the house.
The eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, said;
Around 7.45am, angry youths gathered around Sanwo-Olu’s family home on Omididun Street, Lagos Island, throwing stones and shattering glasses.
One of the youths poured petrol on the building but was immediately prevented from setting it ablaze because the fire could spread and lead to loss of lives.
However, the youths soon gathered again and burnt down the house. The fire is currently spreading but firefighters have arrived at the scene.
It was learnt that policemen attached to the Adeniji Adele Police Station had raced to the scene in a bid to quell the violence.
Policemen were however caught on camera shooting directly at people following the imposed curfew in Lagos State.
It is unclear, as at the time of filing this report, if there are any casualties from the shooting.
Watch some videos below;
SANWO OLU’s FAMILY HOUSE IN LAGOS ISLAND CURRENTLY ON FIRE!!!#LekkitollgateMassacre #LekkiGenocide #BlackTuesdayNigeria #unarmedGuys
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— The Duke 👑 (@Duke_CBE) October 21, 2020
Sanwo Olu family house in LAGOS island currently on FIRE!! #LekkitollgateMassacre #LekkiGenocide #BlackTuesdayNigeriapic.twitter.com/4th02hYlCW
— Holuwathoyen (@Theteewine) October 21, 2020
Lagos Island Is on fire. Heavy shooting
Sanwo Olu Family house is under attack by hoodlums.
Please Retweet.#EndSARS #Surulere #lagosisland #LekkiMassacre #Lekkitollgate @NigeriainfoFM @mrmacaronii @SavvyRinu @iRuntown @SAMKLEF @MoAbudu @fkabudu @segalink @instablog9ja pic.twitter.com/0UyGnovaC5
— #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY – Hybistech ❁ (@hybistech) October 21, 2020
Lagos island needs help this the sanwo olu family house pic.twitter.com/uoU0C2sYip
— _seven_perfection (@Toriah29954849) October 21, 2020
MORE UPDATE ON POLICE SHOOTINGS IN YABA
The @PoliceNG shooting live rounds in Adekunle, Yaba fired directly into unarmed youth.#LekkiMassacre#EndSARS
— Inside Mainland (@InsideMainland) October 21, 2020
Guys, plz NO Comment, just RETWEET let’s make these guys FAMOUS for their act.
Men of the Nigerian Police Force filmed summarily executing someone at Adekunle, Yaba.#LekkiMassacre #LekkiGenocide #LekkitollgateMassacre #BuhariResignNow
pic.twitter.com/TRHMHxInP0— Aisha Yesufu #SARSMustEnd (@MrOnos147) October 21, 2020
