The palace of Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akinolu has been attacked.
The palatial residence located on the Island was on Wednesday ransacked by an irate mob. The happened as attack on public and private properties in Lagos is ongoing.
The whereabouts of the Oba Akiolu, is not known yet, but it was gathered that he was evacuated from the palace by soldiers, prior to the attack.
His staff of office, regarded as the symbol of authority, was taken away.
In response to a distress call, soldiers rushed to the palace and rescued him.
The violent youths turned against him after burning down the Ebute Ero police post in Idumota.
Meanwhile, Lagos Television (LTV) and MiTV have gone off. The broadcast stations are located in Alausa.
