Be Prepared: Armed Robbers Write Letter Igando-Based Lagos Residents

Fear has gripped residents of Onimaba, College Bus stop, Ikotun Road, Igando, Lagos as suspected armed robbers purportedly wrote a letter and circulated it in the street. It was learnt that letter was sent in last week Thursday and was typed on an A4 paper. About 20 copies of the letter were said to have been picked up from streets such as Lateef Bello, Ogunbewon, Taiwo Adediran, and Alhaji Hamzat. According to reports from Punch, people called the attention of landlords to the document, and the landlords association was said to have reported at the Igando Police Division. The letter reads, “Be prepared, be prepared, be prepared. Our dues must be paid this festive season. Nobody can stop us as we can strike at any time. Only enough money can save your life. “To be forewarned is to be fore-harmed. We have warned you in this area, and if you have ears, you ought to hear.” The Lagos State Police spokesperson, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, however said the residents had yet to report to the police. He added that the public should always avail the police of relevant information to enable them ensure security of lives and property. He said, “The incident has not been reported to the Igando Police Division. However, if the residents have received such letter, let them bring it to the police. If there is such information, we will do well to ensure we deploy enough personnel in the area. The responsibility of the police is to ensure safety of lives and property in the state.”