Robbers Operate Unhindered For Two Hours On Lagos Street


It was a horrendous morning for residents of Ogo-Oluwa Street, Ade-Alu, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos on Wednesday as a gang of armed robbers numbering about 15 terrorised the area, robbing and maiming residents unhindered for two hours.


PUNCH METRO learnt that the robbers armed with rifles, axes and machetes stormed the community around 3am and moved from house to house, dispossessing residents of their belongings.

It was also gathered that the robbers overpowered the only night guard on the street and tied him to a pole.

A landlady in the area, who craved anonymity because of fear of reprisal, told our correspondent that though no lives were lost, the robbers were ruthless in their operations.

She said, "We were sleeping when we were roused by a deafening noise. Behold, many armed robbers were operating on the building next to ours. Some stayed outside to monitor activities. Hence, people could not run away. My son and I called the police and we were told they would come.

"When the robbers came to our building after forcing its door open, we noticed that some of them had masks on, while others did not. They simply asked us to cooperate, warning that if we failed to do so, we would be wasted. We obeyed. They ransacked our apartment and went away with money and cell phones. The same thing happened to all other apartments in our building."

Another victim, who identified himself as Amuda Joseph, said three bandits entered his apartment and pointed their guns at him.

"They thoroughly searched my house, removed N25,000 and carted away my motorcycle. Because I did not give them problem, they patted me and said, 'you are our guy,'" Joseph said.

As for a victim, who identified herself simply as Mrs. Duru, she told our correspondent that she was woken up by 3.30am when the robbers were trying to force an iron door open.

Duru said, "Around 3am, I was woken up by a deafening noise. I thought some people were doing some panel beating work. But when I started to hear a cacophony of noise, it became clear they were robbers trying to gain entrance into a storey-building that has an iron gate.

"I woke my husband up and told him robbers were around. He asked me to arrange some money so that we would give to them as soon as they arrived. That we did. When they came, we quickly gave them the money and they left us. They moved to the next apartment. That was how they robbed all the apartments in our building."

A landlord, who declined to give his name because of fear that he might be attacked, said the robbers laid seige to the area as if there was a kind of revolution.

"The police came around 5am and by that time the robbers had left. It was such a black day," he said.

When our correspondent contacted the spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Mr. Samuel Jinadu, on the phone he did not answer his call. He also did not respond to the text message sent to his phone around 11am on Wednesday as at 8pm before the paper went to bed.

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The police came around 5am and by that time the robbers had left

femi4:

The police came around 5am and by that time the robbers had left

That is how things happen in Nigeria, it always medicine after death, VISION 2020

"I woke my husband up and told him robbers were around. He asked me to arrange some money so that we would give to them as soon as they arrived. That we did. When they came, we quickly gave them the money and they left us. They moved to the next apartment. That was how they robbed all the apartments in our building."

Good Thinking, Nigeria, i just don't know where to start.

The policemen were probably involved in the robbery.

How can you call policemen to come and arrest their brothers and partners in crime. armed robbers in an area for two hours and you think they are ordinary citizens like you. Those robbers are definately policemen

Before we crucify the police, what time did they get the information about the robbery? They are not spirits you know, lets all get used to calling the emergency number 767. It works, I've reported a robbery through that number and the police arrived at the scene in minutes. Perhaps if just  one resident had phoned the robbery would have been foiled.

calculusx:

"I woke my husband up and told him robbers were around. He asked me to arrange some money so that we would give to them as soon as they arrived. That we did. When they came, we quickly gave them the money and they left us. They moved to the next apartment. That was how they robbed all the apartments in our building."

Good Thinking, Nigeria, i just don't know where to start.

now wot would befall people who dont usually keep cash at home. wot if there is no cash to be arranged.

Hmmmm God save our souls

Man I think its time civilians carryout Jungle justice on these police men whenever they show up with their Hollywood acting after the main event. I Honestly HATE the Nigerian police.

mrjingles:

Before we crucify the police, what time did they get the information about the robbery? They are not spirits you know, lets all get used to calling the emergency number 767. It works, I've reported a robbery through that number and the police arrived at the scene in minutes. Perhaps if just  one resident had phoned the robbery would have been foiled.

I called that rapid squad they came hours after. It is really frantic when robbers operate in Nigeria especially if you are defenseless. By defenseless I mean not having 2-4 guys with assault rifles.

one man,one gun
never depend on the police.

calculusx:

"I woke my husband up and told him robbers were around. He asked me to arrange some money so that we would give to them as soon as they arrived. That we did. When they came, we quickly gave them the money and they left us. They moved to the next apartment. That was how they robbed all the apartments in our building."

 Good Thinking,  Nigeria,  i just don't know where to start.

Eeeyah!, Just know that when there is life, there is hope.  All is well

Lack of unemployment in the country, no security, no power, no health care, no water just totally nothing to hold onto in that country. Nigeria can only boast of Terrorist, Armed robbers, Kidnapping and rituals. what a country called NIGERIA

Golfer:

The policemen were probably involved in the robbery.  

It is serious o.

executinal:

Lack of unemployment in the country, no security, no power, no health care, no water just totally nothing to hold onto in that country. Nigeria can only boast of Terrorist, Armed robbers, Kidnapping and rituals. what a country called NIGERIA

Ahh!!! Are you sure you mean that part?!

Golfer:

The policemen were probably involved in the robbery.

Am not doubting this at all . . . You know that their salary just got missing in their own bank . . . so this could be one of the ways they want to use in recovering the loss. . .

executinal:

Lack of unemployment in the country, no security, no power, no health care, no water just totally nothing to hold onto in that country. Nigeria can only boast of Terrorist, Armed robbers, Kidnapping and rituals. what a country called NIGERIA

phreakabit:

Ahh!!! Are you sure you mean that part?!

LOL
LWKMD

How will theives arrest theives
The policemen are the thieves in the country.

Naija we hail thee. The only country impossibility does not exist!

I will not believe dat out of d 15, there is no "uniformed man or among them, there salary is pending u know"
It's an inside runs, those guys in mask are insiders.
But truly 767 works

mrjingles:

Before we crucify the police, what time did they get the information about the robbery? They are not spirits you know, lets all get used to calling the emergency number 767. It works, I've reported a robbery through that number and the police arrived at the scene in minutes. Perhaps if just  one resident had phoned the robbery would have been foiled.

Excuse me, please what country do you reside?

The only difference between most policemen and the robbers is that while the police is licensed to wear uniforms and carry arms while robbing…. it is up to the personal discretion of the average robber whether to wear police or army uniform for their operations…

does the nigeria police have a SWAT unit?

Ogo-Oluwa Street, Ade-Alu, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos

Is this really part of Lagos? 

I thought Lagos was VI, IKoyi and Lekki. no offeinse

Who fit catch them?? *curious* #JustAsking

anointed_f:

The only difference between most policemen and the robbers is that while the police is licensed to wear uniforms and carry arms while robbing…. it is up to the personal discretion of the average robber whether to wear police or army uniform for their operations…

, I laugh in pidgin

Damysa:

now wot would befall people who dont usually keep cash at home. wot if there is no cash to be arranged.

he simply meant: if ur salary is 150k, always arrange 25k for the boys incase of incase . . . . . u understand? na wa o

The police came around 5am and by that time the robbers had left

After robbery, they now changed to their police uniform and came to the scene

na wa oh! a whole different level of being effed!

this is indeed police thieving operating. in a normal country some police officers will loose their jobs cos of this.

the police were involved in the operation,