VIDEO: How Thugs Burnt Auto Spare Parts Market In Lagos

Suspected political thugs have razed the Akere spare parts market in the Apapa Ajegunle area of Lagos State.

Reports reveal that the hoodlums who stormed the market around 2 am on Wednesday shot a security guard and two others before setting shops in the area ablaze.

An eyewitness who spoke on the incident disclosed that the victims have been buried.

“A security man and two other guys were shot dead and they have gone to bury them immediately”, the anonymous shared.

Also confirming the development, an official of the Red Cross revealed that the market was burnt down in the unexpected invasion.

Fire guts Akere spare parts market in Lagos

There was a fire outbreak at the Akere Spare Parts Market in Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle area of Lagos State on Wednesday morning.

The fire destroyed properties worth millions of naira...1 pic.twitter.com/Uc1NP5eUqZ

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Citizens who reacted to the tragedy alleged that it was an act of tribalism as Igbo traders were the target of the hoodlums.

“Akere spare parts market Olodi Apapa is not so big because it’s in a residential area.

“So you have about two to three Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) members guarding the market at night.

“Igbos have become a target this period.

“Politicians are really using brainwashed people to foment trouble.

“Burning people's means of livelihood just because of a stupid agenda is the lowest.

“In less than four months, the market will stand again, the people are so cooperative and financially strong”, a Nigerian identified as Frazee stated.

“So it is just one security man that secures such a market?

“The Igbos in Lagos need to be more vigilant and security awake.

“The enemies of good governance are not going to be taking things easy with them.

“This is a fight they must win.

“If they don't successfully dislodge Lagos from the grip of these evil cartels come next gubernatorial poll, they will all be doomed,” another added.