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Red Cross aids victims of Lagos clashes

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    The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the ICRC provided immediate help to victims of last week's clashes between Yoruba and Hausa traders in the densely populated Ketu area of Lagos, ICRC reported. The NRCS provided first aid through 52 volunteers and evacuated 150 casualties to two area hospitals. The ICRC provided dressings to the two hospitals treating the wounded and providing drinking water for the 700 displaced who took refugee at the Ketu Police Station, the ICRC said. The authorities provided free medical treatment to the victims, according to ICRC, which described police cooperation as "very good". Fighting broke out on 25 November over control and collection of levies at Mile 12 market. Police reported 90 deaths and extensive damage to property.

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