A resident in Ketu-Ikosi, Lagos, simply identified as Oluwole was on Wednesday reportedly killed following a clash that ensued between cult boys in the area.
The incident which saw many residents injured, led to the looting of various shops in the area.
According to findings, the crisis started on Tuesday night when a disagreement ensued between two members of the groups.
The issue later degenerated into violence that led to the death of the deceased who was hacked to death.
Some of the residents who spoke with FirstNews said the crisis was a continuation of what happened between the groups during the EndSARS saga.
Ramon Folorunsho said, “The crisis was a continuation of the issue that happened during EndSARS. Apart from that, some cult buys from the Ketu fruit market also launched an attack on the people that were trying to settle the matter for them.
Another resident, Fawaz said, “The issue became serious when boys from Tipper garage area also came out. Several people were injured with vehicle and shop owners taking to heels to save their lives”.
Meanwhile, the area boys took advantage of the situation and looted several shops.
Peace later returned when military men and police officers stormed the area and arrested some suspects.
The Lagos State Police Public Relation Officers, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said 15 suspects were arrested over the crisis.
According to him, the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, deployed policemen, including the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, and Task Force to the area to quell the crisis and restore normalcy to the area. He said the suspects should be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba for discreet investigation.