Oshodi on fire as hoodlums freely use guns, axes, machetes

The popular Oshodi area of Lagos State is on fire at the moment.
Hoodlums, using guns, axes, machetes and other dangerous weapons have taken over some busy areas of Oshodi.
As early as 6am, the hoodlums had established their presence at Charity Bus Stop.
They had hoods over their heads and attacked those heading to work.
There was chaos as drivers quickly discharged their passengers and fled in horror, with some running into themselves.
Shop owners quickly shut down.
As at the time of filing this report, they had moved further inwards Oshodi, shooting sporadically and attacking people.
The cause of the fight was yet to be established as at press time.
So also was the identity of the hoodlums or group they belong to yet to be established at at press time.
Some however claimed they are members of the Oodua Peoples Congress, a claim a top member of the group disproved.
Sources said they believed the attack was to prepare the ground for a rally of a group in the area.
Some shop owners said they had been told some days back not to open as there would be a rally they must attend.
Policemen, acting on a tip-off that there would be violence on Thursday had on Wednesday (yesterday) arrested some suspected hoodlums in the area.
Those arrested were reportedly picked up close to the international airport in Mafoluku area.
The Surulere area of Lagos State was also tensed on Wednesday.
Hoodlums, also using machetes, guns and other dangerous weapons had a free reign for the better part of the day.
This led to traffic congestion in the area
More details soon.