There was pandemonium at the Ebule Ero end of the Lagos Island in the early hours of today following the sudden appearance of an Islamic inscription. Local media report that the Arabic inscription mysteriously appeared overnight on the floor of the Lagos Island Local Government Ebute Ero Welfare Association Market. As thousands of people struggled to either watch or bow to the inscription. Five people fainted due to the rowdiness of the place while many hoodlums seized the opportunity to steal and commit petty crimes.
Ebute Ero Police Division, which is adjacent to the place was helpless as there were fears that any attempt to disperse the mammoth crowd could cause disaster. As at the time of this report, the mystery behind the inscription was yet to be figured out.
