Pascal Arogorn Ibe
Irate youths on Wednesday gathered around the family home of Lagos State Governor , Babajide Sanwo- Olu, on Omididun Street , Lagos Island , throwing stones at the house.
Sanwo- Olu had imposed a curfew on the state due to the #EndSARS protests . Soldiers were subsequently called in which led to the deaths of at least seven persons , mostly youths.
Eyewitnesses told The PUNCH that one of the youths with holding a jerry can of petrol was seen soaking the house in petrol but was quickly stopped by residents for fear that the fire could spread uncontrollably .
The eyewitness , who wished to remain anonymous , said , “ Around 7. 45am , angry youths gathered around Sanwo -Olu’ s family home on Omididun Street, Lagos Island, throwing stones and shattering glasses.
“ One of the youths poured petrol on the building but was immediately prevented from setting it ablaze because the fire could spread and lead to loss of lives. ”
It was learnt that policemen attached to the Adeniji Adele Police Station had raced to the scene in a bid to quell the violence.
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