Nigeria's gunmen raid Lagos communities

Gunmen suspected to be militants in Nigeria invaded two communities in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, the country's economic hub, local residents said Friday.

The affected communities include Igbolomu and Ishawo areas.

Akeem Balogun, a house owner, who confirmed the attack to Xinhua, said the gunmen gained access to the areas through the water channel on Thursday night.

The number of casualty is yet to be ascertained, Bisi Alege, another resident added.

Local media reported that the militants killed eight residents.

The killings have caused residents of the communities to flee their homes.

The attack is coming three days after a similar incident occurred in Ikorodu between suspected Ijaw militants and a local vigilante group. Endit