Photos: Protest at Akowonjo, Lagos as policeman kills South African based young man

Irate mob at Akowonjo area of a Lagos on
Thursday, April 13, went on rampage after a mobile policemen allegedly
killed a South African returnee simply identified as Niyi (pictured)

The young man was shot dead at Erico Hotel, forcing angry residents to take to the streets. The
protesters resorted to violence, vandalising the hotel, shops and vehicles.
Most
outlets in the neighbourhood have been shut down and houses locked.
Heavily armed policemen were deployed to the area to prevent further
outbreak of violence.

It is not exactly clear what happened, however, media reports said…