Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker

Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker

- Violence has erupted around Maryland, Anthony area of Lagos

- Several BRT buses have been destroyed by suspected touts after a BRT bus knocked down a traffic trader

Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker
The female traffic trader knocked down by a BRT bus

Violence has erupted around Maryland, Anthony area of Lagos following the death of female traffic trader who was hit by a BRT bus.

According to tweets from Twitter users, a Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) officer chased a traffic hawker to the BRT and was crushed to death by a coming bus.

Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker
The female traffic trader knocked down by a BRT bus

Unconfirmed report say about 11 people have been killed in the violence but policemen are already on ground to control the situation.

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Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker
Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker
Violence hit Lagos, as BRT kills street hawker

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