Tension as NURTW factions clash in Lagos

There was palpable tension in the early hours of Thursday at the Obalende axis of Lagos Island following violent clash between rival groups of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW.

The fracas which recorded gunshots started around 8:00am and saw several persons who were heading for work scampering for safety.

The clash, as gathered also left some property including buses vandalized while pedestrian and vehicular movements were restricted in the area.

Police authorities, on Thursday, however said its operatives were on to address the situation.