Election: More soldiers in Lagos to prevent violence

More soldiers and  Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) were sighted in Lagos yesterday as tension rose over declaration of results of Saturday’s presidential election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Their presence was more noticeable on Lagos Island where there were reports of attacks on traders at Balogun and Mandilas markets as well as Abibu Oki Street.

Reports also filtered in about extortion of private motorists in Surulere, Ilaje and Victoria Garden City (VGC) near Ajah.

Other areas with soldiers were Mushin, Ikeja, Ebute Meta, Oshodi,   Cele. and   Mile Two

The Nation gathered the development also followed intelligence report that some people were planning mayhem across the state. The state had, three days before the presidential poll, witnessed presence of APCs and soldiers on strategic roads.

Yesterday evening, Police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin,  warned that attempt to wreak havoc on any part of  the state would be resisted.

Hundeyin, in a Tweet, said: “Intelligence suggests some people have concluded plans to foment trouble and wreak havoc. Nation