According to the Lagos State Police Command, 23 people were detained during the presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday in Lagos who were allegedly involved in electoral violence and other crimes.
According to NAN, thugs and unidentified gunmen allegedly assaulted some polling places, ruined the voting in the Mafoluku area, and burned ballots.
“In Epe Divisional Area of Lagos State, voting was peaceful, orderly, and smooth. “
Another Ikorodu-based resident of Lagos, Mr. Laja Omolaja, credited both INEC and Nigerians for the success of the elections
Another local, Ms. Ramat Abdulahi, who cast her ballot in the Lagos neighborhood of Isolo, expressed optimism for a revitalized Nigeria.