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Idumota crisis: Police arrest Lagos NURTW leaders Kunle Poly, Sego

The Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday announced the arrest of prominent members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in the state: Kunle Poly and Sego.

The RRS, headed by Chief Superintendent of Police Olayinka Egbeyemi, announced the arrest on its Facebook page.

The police said Kunle Poly and Sego are principal suspects in the recurring clashes in Idumota and its environs.

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It said: “The arrest was effected today at a meeting where the two NURTW members along with some other stakeholders converged.

“The latest clash which occurred last week Thursday reportedly led to the death of a victim while commercial activities were paralyzed in the area for some time until a joint team of police officers were deployed immediately to the area to restore peace.

“Kunle Poly and Sego are presently being transferred to Zone II, Onikan, Lagos.”

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