There was a clash between rival thugs at Idumota in Lagos Island as heavy gunshots have been witnessed in the area.

The incident began last night and spread to Friday morning, with hoodlums seen with dangerous weapons, such as cutlasses, guns, fighting themselves.

Some people have been feared killed in the gun-battle.

Areas such as Idumota, Kosoko, Oluwole, Martins and Balogun have been deserted as street urchins engaged in bloody clash.

People have been warned to stay away from Lagos Island right now as the fight spreads to other areas, while officials of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, and Task Force are trying to restore calm to the area.

The popular Idumota Market has also been deserted as traders ran for their lives.