During the Chelsea victory celebration on Saturday in Lagos, at least one person was reportedly k*lled while two others sustained severe injuries. It was learnt that the deceased, an unidentified pregnant lady, was k*lled in the Ikotun area of the state by gunmen who took advantage of the jubilation to rob innocent residents.
A resident who craved anonymity said, “The entire area was rowdy after the match and some gunmen, who stormed the area, went into the shop of one pregnant lady and robbed her. They shot her before fleeing. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards.”
Also, another football fan in the Somolu area of Lagos was stabbed in the eye because he was unable to pay up his bet to a Chelsea fan.
An eyewitness, Mr. Adewunmi Brown, said the violence was envisaged because of the manner with which Chelsea fans celebrated during their victory over Barcelona FC on April 24, 2012.
“Before the match began, I already knew there would be trouble because the last time Chelsea won, there was pandemonium.
So, on Saturday, I was at a pub on Kadupe Street. After Chelsea won, two guys began arguing about money and before we knew it, one stabbed the other in the eye. I quickly ran away into my compound and locked the gate...,” he said.
Nigerians, please, learn to do this thing in moderation!
