The Nigerian Police Force has advised all
residents and visitors to Lagos be wary of
these locations to avoid falling victims to
violent crimes.
However for the residents in Lagos,
please you can also contribute by listing
out in the comment box below the post,
areas that are mostly and less prone to
robbery attack and possibly safe
alternative routes one can take to his
destination.
1. Estate bus stop at Ketu-Alapere:
Attacks are carried-out both day and
night
2. Berger bus stop (along OPIC – Ibadan
Expressway): Criminals attack victims
with guns on the long bridge and in
traffic jams
3. First Gate junction – Agidingbi:
Robbery point
4. Boundary bus stop in Ajegunle:
Popularly referred to as the ‘one million
boys’ gang territory where criminals
attack passengers in vehicles
5. Ijora bus stop: Notorious spot for
gang-molest; abduction in buses
(popularly known as ‘one chance’,
6. Mile 2 Oke: Hammers, knives, guns are
used to rob motorists in traffic jam
7. Church bus stop – Agboju Mile 2
(Badagry expressway): Haven for street
urchins
8. Agric bus stop – Mile 2: Notorious area
for buried arms that are used for robbery
operations in the area
9. Abulosu bus stop along Mile 2 –
Badagry expressway: Drivers conspire
with thugs to attack victims
10. Apongbon bus stop: Hotbed of ‘one-
chance’ bus attacks
11. School bus stop, along Mba – Mile 2
road in Ajegunle: Use of jack-knives and
other weapons on victims
12. Bamboo area along Oworonsoki –
Ibadan Expressway: a dangerous spot
about 100 meters from Alapere Housing
Estate Bus stop
Please try as much as possible to avoid all
the bus stops listed above when you can.
If you find yourself around any of these
bus stops, ensure the following:
* If you are a passenger or driving
your own vehicle, stay alert and do not
display priced possessions – mobile
phones and devices; jewelry; cash.
* Wind-up your windows and remain
alert when driving.
* Drive faster in these areas but please
consider your safety and the safety of
other road- users by keeping to speed
limits.
Safe driving to everyone in Lagos (both
visitors and residents).