Three suspects have been arrested following an attack on Isiu palace in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
About sixty people were shot and taken to the hospital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that that attack was perpetrated by land grabbers who attempted the abduct a newly installed monarch, Oba Okukayode Raji.
Local Vigilante engaged the hoodlums who reportedly came with dangerous weapons.
“Suddenly, we started seeing strange faces and many boys coming closer to the palace with different weapons in their hands,” Oba Raji said.
“While they moved closer, they started shooting; one of my sons was wounded in the process.
“My house, my car and many people who came to pay homage to me were also wounded.
“More than 60 people were shot, those who sustained serious injuries have been taken to the hospital for treatment,” he said.
Oba Raji said assistance from the Divisional Police Officer and the Area Commander came late.
“They responded very late but later sent their officers to patrol the community.
“However, three suspects have been arrested so far,” the Monarch said.
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