"We Are Coming For Our End Of The Year Package And Nobody Stop Us!"-Robbers Write Residents In Lagos

In what is fast becoming a trend by daredevil robbers in the country, residents of Onimaba, College Bus stop, Ikotun Road, Igando, have received a letter informing them of an impending visit from the men of the underworld.

Since receiving the letter circulated around streets in the area last week Thursday, the residents have been living in fear.

According to Punch, the letter which was typed on an A4 paper and scattered on the streets, was noticed by residents as they woke up on Thursday morning.

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.

Our correspondent learnt that the people called the attention of landlords to the document, and the landlords association was said to have reported at the Igando Police Division.

In a copy of the letter obtained by reporters, the robbers wrote that residents should be prepared to ‘entertain’ them as they were coming for their end-of-the-year packages. The robbers added that they could strike the area at any time they deemed fit.

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.”

Although the residents insist they have reported the matter to the Police, the Lagos State Police spokesperson, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, denied knowledge of the said letter. 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.”