‘Thugs’ overrun Lagos court, cart away files

Suspected thugs have broken into the Igbosere high court in Lagos state, carting away some files.

In a video seen by TheCable, the suspects moved out items from the court.

A young man, who walked out of the court, was seen putting on a wig and gown with a file in his hand.

Some of them made away with court equipment, including desktop computers, laptops, fans, chairs, air conditioners, freezers and many other items.

There are reports that the nearby magistrate’s court in Igbosere was set ablaze but TheCable cannot independently verify this claim.

There has been widespread violence across Lagos, with public buildings torched.

The headquarters of Television Continental (TVC) in Lagos was razed while Channels Television headquarters was also attacked.

The palace of the Oba of Lagos was raided but soldiers managed to evacuate him to safety.

However, suspected hoodlums ransacked the palace and took away items, including his staff o office.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, imposed a 24-hour curfew on Tuesday but the violence has continued.