The family home of Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu situated on Omididun Street, Lagos Island on Wednesday has been reportedly set ablazed by angry youths.
Recall that the Lagos state governor, Sanwo-Olu had imposed a curfew on the state due to the #EndSARS protests. Soldiers were subsequently called in which led to the deaths of at least seven persons, mostly youths.
According to an Eyewitnesses, one of the youths holding a jerry can of petrol was seen soaking the house in petrol but was quickly stopped by residents for fear that the fire could spread uncontrollably.
Despite the pleas by the residents which failed, the angry youths who were firstly stonning the family house reportedly set the house ablaze
The eyewitness further revealed that “around 7.45am, angry youths gathered around Sanwo-Olu’s family home on Omididun Street, Lagos Island, throwing stones and shattering glasses.”
It was learnt that policemen attached to the Adeniji Adele Police Station had raced to the scene in a bid to quell the violence.