Dozens of protesting tanker drivers yesterdayset two banks ablaze in Lagos after police officers allegedly shot one of their members
The two banks, a Diamond Bank and a Sterling Bank branch, are located at the CreekRoad area, a witness said.“The tank drivers usually line their vehicles along the road and police will come to collect money from them, those that refuse to part with money will have their tyres deflated,” the witness said.
“This will be the second time the police will shoot a tanker driver this week,” he added.It was gathered that trouble started after a trailer driver wanted to park in front of the Diamond Bank since the entire Burma Road had been overtaken by indiscriminate parkingby trailer and tanker drivers.A policeman attached to the bank was said tohave objected and in the process, a brawl ensued.
The policeman was alleged to have fired at the driver, killing him immediately, while two more drivers were also shot dead as they tried to intervene.
The Lagos Police Command is said to have mobilised personnel to the scene of the pandemonium to bring it under control.
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