Apapa hit by violent protest, Sterling and Diamond Banks set ablaze after policeman shoots three trailer drivers dead

A mob has reportedly set two banks in Apapa, Lagos on fire after a policeman attached to Diamond Bank on Burma Road allegedly shot dead some trailer drivers.

According to reports, the mob also set a Sterling Bank branch on Wharf Road ablaze.

It was gathered that the trailer drivers had indiscriminately parked in front of the bank.

Happening Now!

3 tanker drivers shot dead by mobile policemen stationed at Diamond bank branch in Creek Road,Apapa.

— Omega male (@Ifedoh) July 19, 2017

Angered by the killing and the bank’s refusal to hand over the policeman to them, the driver’s colleagues moved to set the bank ablaze, destroying properties and other valuables.

Policemen from Rapid Response Squad, anti-riot squad and Area B command, as well as operatives from the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECEOFT have been deployed to the scene of the incident.

See some tweets:

Apapa currently under crisis.9japolice n wahala. Sterling bank n Diamond bank wil forever lose deir Apapa customers.Let's jst blame da govt.

— Iyá Làjé Of Lagos (@newscantell) July 19, 2017

In retaliation,other tanker drivers have set same bank on fire. As I tweet this,the sterling bank beside it is on fire too.

Two commercial banks (Sterling and Diamond) in Apapa was set ablaze after policeman shot trailer driver dead. Please avoid this route pic.twitter.com/10iFpJb1QK

— Bhadmus H'akeem (@Bhadoosky) July 19, 2017