Police clarify Ajebo unrest as family land dispute, not gunmen attack
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports of a gunmen attack in Ajebo Community near Agbowa. According to police, the chaos was due to a land dispute between two families, not an armed invasion as claimed online. In a statement released on June 5, 2025, police emphasized that no lives were lost and normalcy was quickly restored. The authorities have urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation and assured residents of ongoing security.
What happened
- Police stated that the incident in Ajebo was a land dispute between two families, not an attack by gunmen.
- The unrest reportedly began earlier in the week, but police intervention teams restored order swiftly.
- No deaths or injuries were recorded, and there was no evidence of gunfire or looting as claimed in online reports.
- Leaders of the families involved have been identified and invited by police for questioning as of June 5, 2025.
- Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh warned against spreading false information and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to peace in Lagos.
