The Lagos state Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Wednesday said it rescued an abandoned baby during an ethnic clash in Ajah, a suburb in the state.

The baby has since been united with parents.

According to the Squad’s Twitter account the clash between Yorubas and Eegun has left several houses destroyed.

RRS intervening in Yoruba and Eegun Crisis in Ajah, miscreants are burning shanties and structures. pic.twitter.com/cZ61cTGJL0

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016

RRS Rescues newly born abandoned baby amidst ethnic clash in Ajah. pic.twitter.com/vRWLSDjrvG

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016

RRS and other police divisions helping to quell ethnic violence in Ajah. pic.twitter.com/LUW8H2WkZs

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016

RRS at the scene of ethnic clash in Ajah pic.twitter.com/RgBhYOQ0xV

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016

RRS still Maintaining it's presence at the scene of ethnic violence in Ajah pic.twitter.com/8unDjitccZ

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016

Ajah Ethnic Violence: RRS re – unites rescued newly born baby with parents. pic.twitter.com/hKt8Kbclm9

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016

Ajah Ethnic Violence: Rescued Baby was left by parents fleeing from their touched house. pic.twitter.com/4Lir0hCOBi

— Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) November 9, 2016