Police Arrest Six Suspects Over Attack On Lagos Monarch

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the attack on the palace of Oba Okukayode Raji in Isiu, Ikorodu in Lagos State.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this on Tuesday.

Some hoodlums had on Sunday attacked the palace of the newly installed monarch with the aim of abducting him but vigilantes foiled the attempt.

About 60 person were reportedly shot and injured in the bloody clash.

Oba Raji was given staff of office by Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties, Wale Ahmed, on August 24, 2020.

The monarch had earlier said the hoodlums came in dozens with dangerous weapons before the intervention of local vigilante groups that averted their plot and chased them away.

“Suddenly, we started seeing strange faces and many boys coming closer to the palace with different weapons in their hands.

“While they moved closer, they started shooting; one of my sons was wounded in the process.

“My house, my car and many people who came to pay homage to me were also wounded.

“More than 60 people were shot, those who sustained serious injuries have been taken to the hospital for treatment.”