In what will come across as a rather startling development, some commercial drivers on Wednesday have staged a protest in Lagos.

The drovers protested against alleged extortion by officials of the Lagos State task force.

The protest left many passengers stranded along Agege-Ogba-Berger axis of Lagos.

As of 12.14 pm, gridlock had begun to pile up along the route with many passengers trekking long distances.

Some of the drivers held weapons in a bid to resist further arrests.

They also attacked their colleagues who attempted to convey passengers and dislodge others.

The protesters barricaded the road at the popular Omole junction.

Details later…