BREAKING: Gunshots, Chaos As NURTW Rival Groups Clash In Obalende
There was chaos on Thursday morning as a clash broke out between rival groups of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the Obalende area of Lagos State.
Thelagostimes gathered that gunshots were also heard as commuters and residents of the area scampered for safety.
It was also gathered that several properties have been destroyed, while scores reportedly sustained injuries.
A twitter user, @MrB1704 who posted a video of the pandemonium, wrote: “Be careful out there if u are in Obalende area right now”.
Be careful out there if u are in Obalende area right now. https://t.co/pyUhM24jE1
— MrB Obison (@MrB1704) February 11, 2021
Meanwhile, amid the clash, motorists and residents have been advised to take alternative routes, pending the arrival of security personnel.
