Breaking: Mile 12 Market Shut Down Indefinitely As 3 Killed In Inter-tribal Crisis [Photos]

Mile 12 market before crisis

Mile 12 market which is popularly called "Fruit Market" and mostly domminated by Hausa in Ketu area of Lagos was reportedly boiled as Hausa and Yoruba clashed today.

According to a report, no fewer than three persons are feared dead and several cars set ablaze as Hausa and Yoruba traders clashed at the popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos State.

It was gathered that the foundation for the clash was laid on Tuesday after a Hausa commercial bike rider knocked down a woman.

The bike rider was told to take the woman to the hospital, but the rider and his colleagues refused.

They insisted that the motorbike association, which collects tolls from them, should take care of the woman. There was a serious argument which eventually led to a fight.

The crisis continued all through Wednesday till Thursday (today) when some people said to be Yorubas tribe invaded the market and started attacking the Hausas.

They burnt seven cars and killed three Hausa traders.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni; the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, Olatunji Disu; the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation, Lagos State Police Command.

However police and other law enforcement agents have arrived the area and are trying to restore law and order. Some arrests have been made while Lagos State Government  has shut down Mile 12 market till further notice.

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