The incident reportedly occurred when NDLEA officers arrived in the area to arrest suspected drug dealers. Their presence allegedly caused panic as residents and traders fled, leaving behind their goods.
An eyewitness who shared the account online claimed the officers first attempted to arrest some suspected dealers but met resistance from local touts, allowing the suspects to escape.
The eyewitness wrote: “NDLEA came to Makoko yesterday evening trying to arrest some drug dealers.”
According to the account, the situation quickly escalated as people ran in different directions. See More/Details