Bloodbath as Militants launch second attack in Lagos, Ogun state

– Suspected militants have unleashed mayhem on residents of the Lagos-Ogun borderline community of Imushin, Ita-Oluwo along Ogijo

– Eight people have been reportedly killed in the attack by the militants

– The latest attack is sequel to an attack on June 17, in which 15 persons were killed in the community by militants who are also suspected to be pipeline vandals

This latest attack on the community is sequel to a previous attack on June 17, in which 15 persons were killed in the community by militants.

Suspected militants have unleashed mayhem on residents of the Lagos-Ogun borderline community of Imushin, Ita-Oluwo along Ogijo, killing eight people in the attack. Tribune reports.

READ ALSO: New militant group emerges with disturbing threats

According to PM news, the militants who entered the community on Thursday night, June 23, to organise a candlelight service for their departed soldiers were shooting sporadically as a mark of respect for their departed fellows.

The latest attack is sequel to an attack on June 17, in which 15 persons were killed in the  community by militants who are also suspected to be pipeline vandals.

During the previous attack, the militants reportedly promised to return for more killings and the latest siege on the community implies they have come to honour their vow.

READ ALSO: Ex-militant leaders warn Niger Delta Avengers

Meanwhile, a new militant group, the Red Scorpion, reportedly blew up another gas pipeline owned by the Shell Petroleum Development Corporation in the oil rich community of Awara in Ohaji/ Egbema council area of Imo state on Thursday, June 23.

This comes less than 48 hours after the group issued a threat that it would destroy oil pipelines because of the exclusion of its mem­bers from the federal gov­ernment’s dialogue with Niger Delta militants, Daily Sun reports.

The post Bloodbath as Militants launch second attack in Lagos, Ogun state appeared first on Nigeria News today & Breaking news | Nigerian newspapers.