Armed Robbers Attack Nigerian Journalist, Other Road Users On Lagos Highway, Steal Money, Phones

A Lagos-based freelance journalist and former staff member of WAZOBIA FM, Ogunleke Clement along with some other road users was attacked on Wednesday by armed robbers between Berger bus stop and Otedola Bridge on the Lagos- Ibadan Expressway.

Videos and pictures made available to SaharaReporters show the bloodied journalist receiving treatment at a medical facility after the attack.

The journalist, in an audio clip obtained by SaharaReporters, also added that the robbery was carried out by six young men who were armed with guns, machetes and bottles.

He, however, berated the absence of security operatives on major roads in the state to avert such incidents.

Mr Clement said the armed robbers stole his phones and all the money he had on him. He added that the armed men also robbed other passengers on the road.

Narrating his ordeal, he said, “I actually had a robbery attack between Berger and Otedola Bridge. It was not really easy. It showed that there is no safe place in this country.

“The security agency really failed me seriously. It is not really easy. Within that place, I didn't see anybody to really help me out. I went through all the hospitals around that, through Magodo, with no security at all.

“I was robbed and butchered somehow with guns, cutlasses and bottles; they were like six guys. My phones and my wallet were taken from me - with money, a lot of money.

“I was actually coming from an event. My grandmother died and we had to hurry and be fast because it is a Muslim burial. We had to bury her the following day. So on my way there, I had to go to work. Right now, I am a freelance in media and publicity.

“It is not that easy; I am seriously feeling pain. I just want to say one or two things to Nigerians - you are the security of yourself. Be vigilant, be very careful. In this period, things are not smiling.

“The way Nigeria is, the price of everything is high. A lot of youth and young people, they are into a lot of atrocities, robbery and the rest because I saw young men coming towards me. Two cars away, they macheted a lot of people. I don't know where the rest of the passengers have been or something, but I just have to save my life.”

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I hate criminals with passion, they are so wicked and heartless, I almost got robbed yesterday as well but thank God.

Only God can help Nigerians. Politicians have so messed the economy up that desperation is gradually becoming a norm.

Ok

I hope the robbers are caught n brought to Justice.
Besides hope no lives was lost

Nawaoo what is this country turning to

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Crime doesn't pay

This is the why I don't pity anyone who is a thief wether armed or not


They deserve the jungle justice ASAP ABA style

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One day na one day, tire and fuel will settle there case

Quck healing. I hope he is not one of those Lagos Ibadan Expressway journalis

I guess they are thugs sent by a politician they stepped on,to teach them some bitter lessons.


Naija na cruise

No where is safe in nija anymore

I just hate Lagos mainland with passion

They supported tinubu now hunger has turned them to armed robbers. Their end is near

What A Terrible Bad News 😔

I built Lagos,I developed Lagos,Lagos is a mega city crew

Hope no life was lost?
Brutal deaths to all robbers

stacyadams:
I built Lagos,I developed Lagos,Lagos is a mega city crew

So, this is what you have to say seeing someone losing so much blood and at the point of death?
Politics have turned most of you into something else.
You are even shining your teeth?
Imagine what hatred, frustrations and bitterness have turned you and your ilks to.
No iota of empathy at all.
What a shame on you.
May God have mercy on your black soul.
Tueh.
Spits

But why are these criminals so heartless, thought it's those who refuses to give them money or drag with them that they do inflict injury upon, but no, they will collect money from you and still injure you (despite giving them all you have willingly).

May justice come upon them soon

God, where are we heading to in this country 😕😥
Hardship shouldn't be an excuse for someone to involve into robbery or hookup abeg.

Political armed robber

Insecurity everywhere

Please dont ever struggle or try to challenge armed robber with weapons, just give dem wat they want in peace

Tinupoo boys again

Agbado isn't enough again to quench hunger

Sorry

Those who will buy the phone will be in problem in short time

gassbee:
Please dont ever struggle or try to challenge armed robber with weapons, just give dem wat they want in peace

It is only a Mad man that argues with a man with a gun......Awo.

Na why everybody suppose get their own kala. As e dey burst everybody dey shoot. We too plenty for the country sef.

Abeg make I smoke my loud dey go, quick recovery to the victims.

WAR ZONE