Residents of Lagos Island, Ikoyi, and Lekki in Lagos state have raised the alarm about safety and security in the areas as criminal activities have become a regular thing there.
A member of staff of a law firm was said to have fallen victim to a robbery at St. Nicholas House on Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island on Thursday, August 3, 2023. The incident was also said to have occurred while the individual was returning from a bank situated opposite the building.
A week before the robbery, an incident likewise took place along Osborne Road in Ikoyi as three armed men forcefully snatched a Navy blue Lexus R330 jeep from its driver and owner at gunpoint around 10 pm on July 30, 2023.
A day before the carjacking, a Toyota Land cruiser with registration number MUS 468 RD was snatched by four armed men around 4 am along Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1.
In another tragic incident, a fatal shooting occurred on Akin Adesola Street, near FCMB Bank, close to Eko Hotel, on July 27, 2023, resulting in the death of an adult male.
These recent events have sparked concern among residents, particularly those residing in Lekki, where a reported incident on August 4, 2023, added to the growing worries.
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A resident who shared his experience said four unknown men used deception to gain entry to his compound, leading to the theft of his Toyota Prado.
The robbers, armed with a rifle, acted like they came to make a delivery, deceived and assaulted the security guard, quickly disabling the car’s security systems, and making off with valuable car parts within a matter of minutes, the victim said.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, when contacted denied knowledge of the cases and couldn’t confirm them.
Via: thestreetjournal
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