Scores of hoodlums made their way
into the Igbosere High Court, Lagos Island on Wednesday, carting away
computers, printers, files, fans, air conditioners and other items.
A viral video also shows one of
the thugs dressed in a judge’s robe and wig, wielding a machete.
After looting the ‘temple of justice’
the rioters set it on fire before fleeing.
A lawyer, Yinka Aileru, explained that the loss of documents may not directly affect cases because
the Lagos State judiciary had introduced e-filing.
He said, “In Lagos State they
introduced the concept of e-filing so all processes are also submitted in soft
copy. There is a section where soft copies are scanned. However, I don’t know
if the server has been affected.”
Scores of irate youths have in
the last eight hours taken over several public buildings in Lagos Island
including the Palace of the Oba of Lagos.
The office of the Nigerian Ports
Authority was also torched while security officials have been unable to contain
the situation.
Earlier in the day, the family
home of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was set ablaze.
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