The Eid-el Kabir celebration turned violent on Sunday morning in Patey Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, after some hoodlums attacked the residents. PUNCH Metro gathered that prior to the attack, the youth on the street had converged on the community square to celebrate Sallah at about 12.30am. The residents claimed the hoodlums came from neighbouring Lafiaji community, adding that while the violence lasted, two people died. Our correspondent gathered that several others at the community square were injured. It was learnt that policemen from the Adeniji Adele division later brought the situation under control. A resident, who identified himself as Alamu, said the hoodlums used the opportunity of the festive period to catch residents unawares. He said, “The party was a night party. It was the normal Sallah festivities. At about 12.30am, we suddenly began to hear gunshots. Of course, the party scattered as everyone ran for safety. “However, two people were hit during the attack, while some others got injured. Some people have fled from the street since then.” The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, said 14 suspects had been arrested by the police. Copyright PUNCH. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: editor@punchng posted on October 08, 2014 at 12:04AM Send an email to Joseph T. Obagbemisoye 08140584469 or 08086797418 Like JTNNG on facebook facebook/jtnng91 View Joseph T. Obagbemisoyes profile on facebook facebook/jtob91 Follow @jtob91 and get followed also jtnng.blogspot/
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