Operatves of the Nigeria Police Force at enforcing the Lagos State Government restriction order on commercial motorcycles and tricycles from major highways in Lagos has led to a serious injury inflicted on a police Inspector identified as Salifu Umar.

Also a vehicle owned by the Lagos State Transport Management Authority and two patrol bicycles of Neighbourhood Watch were reportedly burnt by the hoodlums during the melee.

Consequently, 34 suspects were arrested by the police, with 86 motorcycles impounded during the clash.

The incident reportedly occurred at Iyana-Ipaja roundabout, Alaguntan junction and Aboru junction.

According to Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana while confirming the clash, said it was the things that attacked the police officers while carrying out lawful.

His words, ” On 05/02/2020 at 1020hrs Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences and some teams of Police Officers carried out enforcement on restrictions of Motorcycles and Tricycles at Aboru area, where 86 Motorcycles were impounded.

The riders of the impounded Motorcycles and thugs in large number advanced to Iyana – Ipaja and attacked Police Officers on duty at Iyana Ipana roundabout, Alaguntan junction and Aboru junction.

One Inspector Salifu Umar was injured by the hoodlums but no life was lost in the attack.

The injured Inspector was rushed to hospital and he is responding to treatment.

One LASTMA vehicle and two Neighbourhood Watch patrol bicycles were burnt by the hoodlums.

The windscreen of Police patrol vehicle was also damaged. Reinforcement was send to the affected areas by the Command Headquarters and the situation was brought under control.
Thirty four suspects were arrested in connection with the violent attacks.

Commissioner of Police has condemned the attack on Police Officers carrying out their lawful duties and vow that the perpetrators of such dastardly acts will face the full weight of the law.

The suspects will be charged to Court”.