Some hoodlums in Lagos Island on Saturday morning engaged in a gun shootout with the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in efforts to evade arrest.
Eyewitness reports reveal that the operatives had come to effect arrests and seize hard drugs when some thugs revolted on Patey Street, Lagos Island.
Several gunshots rang out as the operatives battled to bring order to the area.
The development comes a few days after music stars, Zinoleesky and Mohbad were picked up by the agency for being in possession of hard drugs.
Although they have been released, but several Nigerians queried why they were manhandled and arrested without a warrant.
In a swift response on Friday, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi disclosed that the ID card of an NDLEA agent serves as an ‘arrest’ warrant.
Videos on social media revealed that the residents scampered to safety during the gunshots.