Most Dangerous Hoods In Lagos, Nigeria

In this post, RNN discuss the most dangerous hoods in Lagos state, Lagos. Peradventure you find yourself in some of these neighbourhoods, you have to be exceptionally cautious.

Lagos State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It is the most populous of all the 36 states in Nigeria. It is also the most populous city in Africa with a population of about 20 million people. Most of the inhabitants came to the city to hustle and look for better opportunities.

As a result of how densely populated Lagos is, the number of available employment does not keep pace with the rising number of unemployed individuals. Unemployment inevitably leads to crime and instability as a result.

Most outsiders and newcomers to the city of Lagos may wonder where the dangerous hoods in Lagos are located. Below are the ten most dangerous neighbourhoods in Lagos to avoid or stay cautious of.

1. Mushin (Ojelade & Ojurin)

The notoriety of Mushin began far back in  1980, and to date, Mushin has never changed for the better hence, remained one of the most dangerous hoods in Lagos.

Violence experienced in the area is a result of cult clashes, especially in Ojelade and in the Oju Irin areas of Mushin. The cultists, in most cases, will unleash mayhem within the communities at will. When on an operation, the cultures will wield cudgels, and cutlasses, as well as, broken bottles.

2. Apapa (Ajegunle & Olodi-Apapa)

Apapa is one of the Lagos state locations with ports and terminals. Ajegunle, on the other hand, is a well-known neighbourhood in Apapa that is recognized for producing entertainment celebrities.

Ajegunle has been described as a “ghetto paradise” where crime abounds. Supremacy fights between various cult organizations are a common occurrence in the area, coupled with rivalry between cults is also a major issue.  The most distressing is the growing number of youngsters who have gone missing. Many people in the neighbourhood are to blame for the crime.

3. Oshodi

Oshodi was formerly a rural area, but it is rapidly evolving into a sophisticated metropolis. It’s a place where well-organized thuggery, pickpocketing, armed robbery, bullying, and a variety of other crimes thrive. In the afternoons, Oshodi is secure, but in the early mornings and late at night, it can be dangerously deadly. Oshodi Heritage Park, the railway area, down to Bolade bus stop, the top of Oshodi bridge down to Charity bus stop should be greatly avoided at night. Oshodi is touted as one of the most dangerous hoods in Lagos.

The neighbourhood’s name itself has come to inspire fear, even after the popular renovation and rehabilitation carried out there by the past governor of the State, Babatunde Raji Fashola. Oshodi seems to be returning to its former terrible state, stories have begun to resurface of handbag-snatching, extortion, robbery and other such vices, especially at night.

4. Ikorodu (Anibaba & Itu Nla)

Ikorodu had been classified as one of Lagos State’s most dangerous hoods. For men from the underworld, rapists, and kidnappers, this neighbourhood is a prime target. However, Anibaba and Itu Nla are two areas in Ikorodu that are particularly vulnerable.

5. Agege (Papa & Orile)

Agege is a very dangerous place in Lagos, it is filled with notorious criminals making the residents live in complete fear of the criminal activities which has become so rampant.

Some of the most notorious areas in Lagos are located in the Agege local government region, Papa and Orile are both located in Agege. In terms of criminal activity, these locations are not lagging behind; in fact, they are among the increasing territory for criminals.

6. Bariga

Bariga is located in the Lagos state’s Somolu local government region. This place has now reverted into a wasteland. Crimes like rape and kidnapping, as well as violent cult confrontations, are commonplace here. Cultists are known to hang out in this area on a regular basis, especially at night.

7. Obalende

The large space under the bridge at Obalende is known to be home to different kinds of unemployed people. During the day and at night, people are seen there – sleeping, resting, cooking and sometimes, bathing. There is a small pool of dirty water in the middle of this space.

According to residents, some of these criminals are known to hang along the bridge in the evenings in the hope that a private vehicle would break down. When this happens, they emerge out of the shadows and either extort money from the driver hijack/vandalize the car, or do whatever pleases them to do with their victims.

8. Okokomaiko (Shibiri)

Shibiri is a thickly populated neighbourhood in Lagos state’s Okokomaiko. This location is notorious for being a criminal hideaway and recruiting centre. Residents of the region have reported how young people recruited by criminals rob unsuspecting and innocent members of the public.

9. Surulere (Shitta)

Shitta is the bus stop under the bridge at Teslim Balogun Stadium at Surulere. One feature that classifies Shitta as a dangerous place in Lagos is that,  it is a known spot for smokers and thugs. The area is to be avoided completely at night, that is what most of the residents advise.

10. Berger

This area is the border town between Lagos and Ogun states. It is a well-known area and a popular entry point into Lagos State. Perhaps the first thing that catches a visitor’s attention is the area’s vastness, with buildings that appear to sit on different layers of land.

Berger is one of the most dangerous hoods in Lagos, known to be the home of street “hustlers”. There are many road transport officials who “lie in wait,” for unwary drivers, especially visitors to Lagos; extortion and robberies are made in the name of following the “Lagos State Traffic Laws”.

Conclusion

Despite Lagos being a very beautiful city, blessed with various opportunities, the dangerous areas and dangerous life of the city shouldn’t be ignored. Every big city has its own downside, and every positive side has a negative side. Nightlife in Lagos has been taken over by fear; the fear of hoodlums, gang members and thieves who lurk around at bus stops and in traffic, just to perpetrate evil. Some unwary passers-by are sometimes robbed, lynched, raped or even killed.

The police force can not be everywhere, but it is imperative that we take caution and avoid these major hotbeds of hoodlums and thieves in Lagos, as these places are seen as the most dangerous places in Lagos. If you are a resident of such danger zones, monitor your movements and try to stay out of trouble.

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