Surulere residents under attack, Shoprite mall burgled

Suspected thugs are currently breaking into some houses in the Surulere area of Lagos state.

At least two residents confirmed the attack to TheCable over the phone.

“Yes it is true that armed robbers are attacking us right now. They breaking into homes,” the resident said amid sounds of gunshots in the background.

Lagos recorded a high wave of crime on Wednesday as suspected hoodlums set at least 10 police stations ablaze.

Malls and stores were also looted in different parts of the state.

TheCable understands that the attackers have broken into the Shoprite mall in the area.

A combined team of soldiers and policemen later chased the suspects from the area and normalcy was restored.

Earlier in the day, shops and malls around Lekki and Ajah were robbed while some places were set on fire.