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The Digest:

A series of violent clashes in Lagos left four people dead and others injured, with incidents reported in both Owode Onirin and Balogun Market. The events have placed A City on Edge, prompting swift police action to restore calm.

Key Points:
  • Three people were killed in a clash between land grabbers and traders in Owode Onirin.
  • A policeman was among those who sustained injuries.
  • Police have declared businessman Abiodun Ariori wanted in connection to the clash.
  • Four policemen brought in from outside Lagos were detained for illegal duty.
  • One person was killed in a separate fight at Balogun Market.
  • Police clarified that the Balogun incident was not a tribal clash.
  • The suspect, Ebuka Adindu, has been arrested and is receiving hospital treatment.

The separate incidents of violence underscore the need for constant security presence in Lagos's commercial hubs.

Sources: Vanguard News, Lagos State Police Command