Breaking News: Gun battle rages as militants engage police, soldiers in Igando

Niger Delta militants

Igando area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria was turned into a battle ground early today as Niger Delta militants engaged the police and soldiers in gun battle.

The militants early today invaded Ewedogbo community in Igando area, terrorizing residents.

As at 1 p.m, sporadic shootings could be heard in the community, a resident, who craved anonymity told our correspondent.

The streets were deserted, while many remained indoor as the police and soldiers moved in to flush out militants from the area.

A Rapid Response Squad, RRS, source told our correspondent that the police used an Armoured Personnel Carrier, APC, as they approached the retreating militants who engaged them in a shoot-out.

Sources said the militants also engaged the police and soldiers in gun battle around Imose and Totowu waterside.

A policeman attached to the Igando Police Station was shot dead by stray bullets from the militants, an unconfirmed source said.

Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Dolapo Badmos did not pick her phone calls when contacted.

Earlier in the morning, a resident at Ewedogbo community sent a Save Our Soul, SOS, message to the police and the state government to quickly act as the militants were attacking the people.

“Please, help us call emergency line right now, Ewedogbo area of Igando, LASU Road is at war, Niger Delta militant are killing people right now, no one can call or go out, I am an eye witness, please, help us spread the information,” the resident stated in an urgent whatsapp message around 8 a.m on Tuesday.

According to him, the policemen stationed in the area ran away following the militants’ invasion.

“The policemen ran, the militants have occupied everywhere right now in Ewedogbon. They have broken the main gate to our house right now,” he said.

A top police officer, who craved anonymity, said the police were aware of the invasion.

He confirmed that policemen had been drafted to the area to protect lives and properties, adding that an Armoured Personnel Carrier, APC, had been stationed there.

Comments

Pope not involved in Colombian peace deal- Vatican

Pope Francis Pope Francis has turned down a request to play a role in the peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. The Vatican in a statement issued on Wednesday in in Vatican City said that an invitation was sent to his Holiness in early August to appoint a representative to participate in the committee that selected the judges for the talks. The statement said that though Pope Francis supported the peace process, he, however, reiterated that he would not get involved in Colombian peace deal. It said that Pope was praying for the enlightenment of the hearts and minds of those who were called to promote the common good of the Colombian nation. A deal was announced last week, putting an end to five decades of internal conflict between government forces and the FARC rebels. The agreement, which needed to be ratified through a referendum in Oct. 2, would entail setting up a special court to grant amnesties or pu...

Houthis Claim Attack on Central Israel in Response to Gaza ‘Massacres’

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a concerning regional turn as the Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on central Israel. The group announced this as part of their escalating response to what they describe as "massacres" in Gaza amid the Israeli military’s operations in the strip. Details of the Attack The Houthis, a Shiite militant group with ties to Iran, declared that they launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel. While the exact impact of these attacks remains unclear, reports suggest that Israel’s defense systems intercepted several threats over its airspace. This marks a significant escalation as the Houthis widen their involvement in the conflict beyond their typical operations within Yemen and neighboring Saudi Arabia. The Houthis’ Justification In their statement, the Houthis framed the attack as retaliation for Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which they characterized as indiscriminate bombings resultin...

Fall of Assad is a Blow to Russia's Prestige

The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a long-standing ally of Russia, would mark a turning point in Moscow’s global influence, particularly in the Middle East. Steve Rosenberg’s analysis underscores the profound implications for Russia, which has invested heavily—both militarily and politically—in ensuring Assad’s survival over the past decade. This article delves into why Assad’s downfall would strike at the core of Russian prestige and what it could mean for the broader geopolitical landscape. Russia's Strategic Commitment to Syria Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Russia has been a staunch supporter of Assad's regime. In 2015, Moscow launched a military intervention that proved decisive in stabilizing Assad’s hold on power. This intervention solidified Russia's role as a key power broker in the Middle East and demonstrated its willingness to project military power far beyond its borders. Syria is not just an ally for Russia; it is a...

Global Naija Info

Search This Blog