The most horrible thing nearly happened to me and my family yesterday. Armed robbers invaded my area in Surulere early yesterday morning, around 2:30am. So many of them, they were able to break into some flats in my building but fortunately for us, help came before they could come into our own flat. Help, as in, my father started screaming 'Thief, thief, thief' and other neighbours joined, some started blowing whistles, some were screaming police see them there, see them there (no police was around o....lol) and fearing they would be caught, they abandoned their operation and ran away. Thankfully no single person was injured! The police arrived 15mins after the robbers left. Was quite surprised!
I've never experienced anything close to this before. I've not slept well, ate well, or blogged since the incident. Jeez, I'm traumatized, I need a psychologist...lol. It's time to move mehn, dammit! Where's the safest place to live in Lagos?
Like I said before, the robbery incidents in Lagos have increased over the last six months or so. You can be robbed anywhere; your home, in traffic, on the expressway, while walking on the streets, anywhere!...what's going on?
Anyway, will get back to blogging after seeing a psychologist. Psychologist as in, pop corn, movies, Ice cream and a little shopping...*wink*. Catch y'all soon. Kisses!
117 comments:
Ehhya,sorry ooo..Thats Eko for u now,the new commissioner of police is gradually loosing it.this kind of stuff never happened when Akpoyibo was there o,God dey sha!
I'm glad you and your family are ok.
I can imagine how traumatized you must be. I'm still traumatized from a similar experience that happened like 8 years ago!
Im so sorry. I was robbed 2 weeks ago as well and I live in LEKKI PHASE 1. The experience was traumatic too.
Its only God that protects.
Thank God for delivering you all from those bastards. and don't worry, u will soon get over it. it's a normal thing to be in this state after such an experience. try to do things that makes u happy. and as for the safest place to live, it's God that protect us all.no matter where you live or work. just commit urself, ur family and loved ones in God's hands. the problem of armed robbery is nothing but unemployment. and the authorities (both at state and federal level) should do something about it, and stop wasting our money on law makers who are not doing anything but sit in the house legislating on how to steal from our treasury.may God deliver us and save Nigeria from the hands of the wicked... takia and God bless...marvelck
You mean since GEJ brought in Hafiz Ringin as the IG? What has been happening since then? Bombing? Unrest. Serial kidnapping. And assassination. Your president caused this when he altered the police commissioner in police, Marvel A. and brought in some Mallam called Shaban, a man who doesnt even know the geography of Milverton where his office is located.
Hey sorry about that linda,thank God you were not so affected..Maybe I should take you down to Ozone to cool off the stress or maybe we any of the beaches to get natural and fresh air....lolz
Glad to hear they didnt take from your family,kai your dad saved the day. SUPERMAN :). My heart goes out to those who were robbed. Even the mental anguish alone (whether robbed or not)...I hope you all can move from this :(
What are we going to do about insecurity and crime in Nigeria????It is the number 1 reason why disaporans dont want to come back home and properly invest in their country.I understand the latest is now 'kidnapping' for a ransome!!
Everyone says 'we need prayers' but prayers without works? I mean you noted that it is even increasing.
GEJ should place priority on this and do something fast!!!!
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Sorry about the incident...We have been robbed at home before so I can understand what you are going through. Thankfully nobody was hurt ..that is the most important thing.
Stay strong, Linda!
lind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i dnt trust u..dis one of ur jokes......but if its true ..take heart....its one of dos tins dat happens in life!!
linda OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO u Re at it again ...hmmmm.....
Thank God nothing happened to you and your family!
We used the whistles and banged casseroles to discourage the thieves, during the post election conflict, here in côte d'Ivoire! It is strange but it works! LOL!
It happened to my friend some years ago and she had to travel to London because she was traumatized and could not sleep well for several months.
When it was time for her house to be robbed the robbers decided that they were running out of time but seeing how they robbed her neighbours frightened the hell out of her.
Linda, your good deeds saved you. Continue to be nice and helpful no matter what. God will always save you in your hour of need. Amen!
***If I were you, I would see a Police Commissioner and try to get a licence and a gun. **If possible, keep an Inspector General of Police as a senior platonic friend. Are you laughing? *Never forget to pray...
Sorry linda . Thank God they didn't get to you, or harm anyone. The security situation in Lagos now is so not it! It's like that era when robbers attacked anytime and anywhere is being reincarnated. God protect us all!! BTW,I would also love to see 'your' psychologist o...*wink wink*
Linda, thank God for your life and His protection over your family! I was worried when nothing came on your blog yesterday and could find anybody to ask.
God will never fail in His responsibility over us in Jesus name
Nne, pele oooooooooooooo
That one na horror movie part one.
Give thanks to God for your protection and your family.
Thank God you are safe. It's sad that during the day you see Rapid Response Vehicles all over the place but they suddenly disappear into thin air when these thieves strike.
It's one of the reasons i don't want to move back to Nigeria. It's so scary!
Safest place to live in Lagos; IMO, any place where there's a high concentration of military/ex-military men and bank MDs; Ikeja GRA, Old Ikoyi, Parkview Estate and perhaps Banana Island. If you want to go further out, you can come to where my parents live in Co-operative Villa in Badore and it's very safe.
In all, it's only God that protects......
Dear Linda....... Come home to me, we both will procure the "S&W His&Hers Firearms" ..... :-)
OMG,thank God nobody was hurt,
Na wa o,
Eko o ni baje, anyway i dont stay in lagos but relocate go Banana Island, i hear its safe as safe itself
Nne sorry o! Thank God for your papa sense and that it didnt backfire.... Its well. And its not about where you live and how safe... it is God who protects us all! pele!
That's really horrible. Thank God you and yours are ok.
xx
We were also robbed abt 2weeks ago n ma neighbors'car was snatched n since den we'v bin hearing d "come tomorrow no credit today "kinda story wiv the police.
...To tink dats its not xmas yet,God go help us for dis city
Thank God for you....
Sorry to hear that Linda, I'm glad that nobody got hurt though, thank God for that. As for where is the safest, most parts of the island (Ikoyi, VI & Oniru) are quite safe, but still not insulated completely from home invasions
u call this trauma...mcheeeeew
ahwww...kpele, it is well.
Linda, you live in a flat?!!! As in, with your over =N=500,000 earnings a month! Lol
Linda doh o! I pray you never experience such a thing again. Pls keep the blogs coming, this is the first time i am commenting but i love you to bits and i read your blogs everyday. Stay well. Much love from South Africa
Loooll.. Pele though..
Pele dear, make u do quick and pack to your hubby's house jare, dat's d safest place to live in for now.. lol.. we are waiting oo
I can understand how you feel. U had better move to a more secure estate. I hope the trauma eases off soon. I recommend an overdose of TLC!
I knew it! it's quite unlike you not do blog daily...wel I hope all is well and people were not hurt and didn't loose much..
Heey yaah, so sorry about the incident, Thank God it wasn't more than you can handle. God will strengthen you and help you get back to blogging. Takia of urself and get better. I dont know about others but I sure do miss you.
Eya, Pele Linda.
hope u are ok, sorry about that tho' ... u really need to get over it , so watch a movie to get over it
linda ..so sorry to hear that..
hope u are ok...
MAY THE GOOD LORD KEEP PROTECTING U AND UR FAMILY
abeg come back nooooow!...was thinking its unlike you not to hve blogged anything new the last 24hrs! sorry about your ordeal!
Thank God 4 ur life and dat of ur family members
Aww linda dont be traumatised...come to London and kool off all exp on moi...Wink* Wink*. We thank God for safety sha...
Linda its a pity; thank God that u did not experience the invasion in your own flat it would have been more traumatizing: Well your statistics is true: On the basis that thieves and robbery cases are the order of the day now as Cars are also snatched at Gun points arround the Airport/Beesam road anyhow (even at 8pm); I had to look for explanation. THE EXPLANATION: When i asked a close security agent, who was once a collegue, he told me that since the death of the Vice President of the OPC, (KOSIJA) died there have been a lot of security lapses have been noticed; it was acertain that the guy was chekmating the area boys and robbers from doing stuffs (like robbery and assault etc) cos they fear him and if any of them is involved as mentioned above, he will know and deal with he/she dicisively; he further explained that he was also generous and benevolent as he rembered his root also and that gave him alot of followers and finally he was the eye of the state government; His death as been questioned alot anyway but the truth still remains the State security agaents and police are not doing enough! ....STEVEN
but where do you live though? you are generalising Lagos there, state ur area...can you really afford the budget for the safest place to live in lagos? be there shouting "thief, thief"
l m very sorry. l hope nobody was hurt. this is part of the security thing we are talking about in this country
Thank God you and your family are okay, That's what matters
pele love... You'd be alright
eya pele oooooo,i thought as much,no update since yesterday,....fashola is working lagos is working...lol
Sorry about the incident...but my friend grab that lappy and start blogging now!! Before I dispatch second badge
How awful!! Glad that you're ok one's safety is always at stake in Nigeria. Which is a crying shame.
How awful!! Glad that you're ok one's safety is always at stake in Nigeria. Which is a crying shame.
Hellow linda, so sorry about what happened,we thanK God nothing serious happened.may He kip protecting u and ur family.Please,try and sort out whatever issues u re having with some stupid beings posting rubbish on ur wall on fb,i dont care whatever u did but its either u guys sort it out before it turns to something else.can u imagine i even tried advising and what i got is curses.pls.i love what u re doing,i see u as a sincere person,as someone who says what she sees and not painting it to look good.pls thrash it out with them.do have a pleasant day
So funny. Popcorn and Icecream trauma. Pele sha. Abeg pack frm dat ur area o.
sorry dear. Shouldnt b commenting cos i'm pissed with u. But i knw hw it feels...
Linda, Congratulations, the Police must have been sleeping at that time. How else could seven or more armed robbers mobilize through the streets at that time of the night and the police did not stop them. It is God that watches over us here. As to where you can stay that is safe, please rent a house next door to Asiwaju Tinubu's house in Ikoyi and you would be okay. As to what happens while on the roads of Lagos, no need to fear, just ask for some of your new neighbor's escort, he will oblige, I heard he is a nice man.
Wow! Too bad for them. Anyway, thank God you are ok.
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Awww..sorry to hear about that Buh babes... the psychologist would have to be Baba God noni! Go to church and thank Him for your life and that of your family Sharply!
don't keep us waiting to long o!
awwww sori darl please make sure after you see your Psychologist"pop corn, movies, Ice cream and a little shopping" you see my own Psychologist I mean the real one say in Hospital *wink*
Oh My God!! Thank God you're okay!!
Glad to hear you are ok. 9JA's and wanting to get rich through other people's sweat. I know it is not easy when u do not have jobs etc but how is traumatizing the average Joe, stealing and killing them for the sake of money help. You should be challenging your govt..see what is happening in the Middle East and other regions of the world. If you want something badly then you have to fight for it and not kill or rob others. Pathetic.
Thank GOD for your life.
May GOD continue to protect you.
As for Govt and their role in society., I have stopped talking about them. They are not ready to do anything(except Fashola proves me false by setting up an anti-crime squad fiercer than OPERATION SWEEP.
End of Discussion.
aaawww pele Linda I was wondering what happened to you ...thank God you are safe --- this is part of the reasons i can't hack living in nigeria when we come over on holiday i'm always too scared to stay with some of my family because when people hear that someone has come from jand you end up feeling unsafe anyways we just pray that God will keep us safe o and the govt needs to do more...really sometimes Naija wahala tire me jare...God help our country
Sorry to hear about that...I know you must have been worried. This is the reason why I refused taking a job in Nigeria. However I heard if you live in Banana Island you won't be robbed because security is rife there.
So sorry to hear this ooo linda...Happy no one was injured...God protect us all.Amen!!
Thank God 4 U and your Family. But I wuld've gladly Taken over your Blog. EjO will your Blog to me incase.
Linda this is not a joke oo; i can almost imagine how you feel - before we moved from where we were staying similar cases occurred, some neighbour had to cut down a tree because they discovered gunmen hid their ammunition in it. private security became the bet for the estate - gunshots became a regular thing, and even the patrol team were having fun taking shots in the sky in the middle of the night; sleep since then has been on edge.
Even now that we have moved, i wake up at the slightest sound... and just like you i have been asking, is there anywhere safe in Lagos for one to live anymore - its just sad
am so sorry lol you thank god nobody have any injury well thats that mean while you all should continue>> where Linda stop @ WWW.nnejiblog.com thanks you all.
I thought Lagos was supposed to be getting better in terms of security!
Oh well, our culture and tradition on serves to encourage oppression and hence, armed robbery. sad God help us all.
Linda, U just a drama queen.. Wonder wat u wud ve done or wu u wud ve seen if dey had actually entered your house dis 1 dt u wna c a psychologist cos dey came arund ur house.. lol.. Thank God for your life tho. Enjoy ur blog. *Thumbs up*
Linda pele. Robbery attack is a deed I won't wish on my enemy, it is traumatizing. Thank God for life...
God save Nigeria.
Pele!! the Lord would continue to protect u.
Good to know you are okay Linda
God be with you and your family
Armed robbers own Nigeria. They can strike any time, the police don't care nor the Federal government.
In all of this did you remember to thank God for sparing you and your family?
*crickets*
guess not.
when you're done with your "psychologists" it will be nice to offer some form of thanks, however little, to the He who is the real reason the robbers didnt make it to your flat.
that also happened to me,i cldnt sleep for weeks for fear of their return.I left the country before i could have peace.I dint leave becos of the robbery o!but for other reasons.That was when i could sleep well.God help u sha,u ll be fine,especially as u dont live alone.PLS BLOG O!!
Armed robbery in Nigeria scares the hell out of me. I hate, hate those bastards. Though never been robbed, but when in Naija, its on my mind till I "escape" back out of the country.
Thank God you guys are okay.
THis linda wetin dey hungry you no dey market
so sorry to hear this LI, we thank God for the brave effort of the neighbours. Take care and hope to read from you soon after you have seen your "shrink"
I am planning to move back home from USA in December and this is the kind of stuff that just makes me say fu*k it and stay in USA. There is crime here too but no one will come break into your house at 2.30am when you are sound asleep. What is going on in Lagos? Is there anywhere that is safe at all? What is the so called perfect governor Fashola doing about security? Am I just scared because I don't live there yet?
I witnessed a robbery for the first time of my life when i visited in 2008 and while in traffic and asleep, I woke up to guns blazing from everywhere and me and my mum had to run and duck for cover (This ain't a movie.
My mum was also attacked on Christmas day (SMH) last year and she was able to escape from 8 armed robbers which could have gotten ugly if I had been present as I usually visit for Xmas but missed last year.
Please Lagosians advice. I currently live in one of the best neighborhoods in USA with security that even "Shina Rambo" will run away from but I will be moving to Magodo in Lagos.
I am planning to move back home from USA in December and this is the kind of stuff that just makes me say fu*k it and stay in USA. There is crime here too but no one will come break into your house at 2.30am when you are sound asleep. What is going on in Lagos? Is there anywhere that is safe at all? What is the so called perfect governor Fashola doing about security? Am I just scared because I don't live there yet?
I witnessed a robbery for the first time of my life when i visited in 2008 and while in traffic and asleep, I woke up to guns blazing from everywhere and me and my mum had to run and duck for cover (This ain't a movie.
My mum was also attacked on Christmas day (SMH) last year and she was able to escape from 8 armed robbers which could have gotten ugly if I had been present as I usually visit for Xmas but missed last year.
Please Lagosians advice. I currently live in one of the best neighborhoods in USA with security that even "Shina Rambo" will run away from but I will be moving to Magodo in Lagos.
Madam Lin, at your age you still dey stay with you father? haba no let time pass you by o! find a man.
Sorry oh miss Linda, Carefulness is the watch word in Nigeria, but, how careful. It is not better anywhere in that country... from armed robbery to kidnapping and religious and political violence, bad roads,nil health care. Nobody says anything about it, every one pretends like it's a normal way of life.Just last month you were busy with presidential image laundry and latter your salary/worth per month without Tax. Some very wise people warned you and some deceived you that you did just the right thing.Enuf said nwanem, biko, Ji kwa nwayo.Ndi uwa di egwu.
How can you laughing at something like this. It could have been really bad, and alot of people who have been robbed were not as lucky as you were.
eh ya,,, thk God 4 u guys oh! Linda u no go do marry, my father started shouting thief! thief!! U DONT PASS DAT LEVEL OH!
woww... sorry.. please take it easy... what area is that?
thank God ur safe. For ur psycho problem i think u need more spiritual protection
meet fade oloro or abija they can help u with bullet proof...lol
lagos is unsafe for all, i mean d whole nation. You have to be your own security
so watch your back cos u might be d next.
Sorry to hear about the incident. May the Lords Protection be upon u and ur family always. Amen
why hasnt anyone commented yet abi Linda r u still recupurating from the incident and has not approved comments. pele ooooo.
linda wat area do u live in sef? u no even say where. but those ur neighbours sharp oooo
Linda,
I am happy for you and your family. We weren't so lucky back in the day. The robbers had enough time to make some eba and eat all of my mum's stew. It's a day I will never forget in my lifetime. It changed everything. Your sense of security, all the things you take for granted. We moved from the area in Akoka and moved to Gbagada but life was really never the same. A cop (1 police man) came after the robbers had been gone over 2 hours. The cop told my dad to write a statement. My dad just told the guy to go away.
I am glad I grew up in naija, but if there is one thing I love about where I am right now, it's the fact that my entire house has no single burglary proof bar. My kids would never know OPC and Olode runs. Did I mention my house does not even have a fence?!!!
I thank baba God for His mercy and protection over you and your love ones. It must indeed have been a traumatized experience. Remain vigilant.
its good u took my advice. I am glad.
Just thank The Lord Almighty for saving your life and that of your family on both knees. He alone deserves all the praise. Also visit those that were robbed and say one or two comforting words. God bless us all. His name alone be glorified.
Dont post please.
thank God you are ok! God will take good care of you
pele oooooooooooo
Wow, thank u guys..i feel much better now. Really appreciate ur kindness towards me. May God keep continue to you and ur families. Gracias!!!
Thank God for his protection..move to PH....all my 16yrs i lived in Ph we were never robbed even now that i am in jand my parents have never been robbed....i would say it is THE LORD'S doing plus PH is less crowded than lagos
Linda, Pele o.
(1) At what age are you still living with your parents?
(2)The other day, you talked about making over 500k per month, I warned you.
(3)GEJ for life!!!. You guys have your chance to vote an honest man to power (Buhari), but you blew it in the name of religious bigotry, tribalism and sectionalism.
As you lay your bed, so you lie on it. Enjoy the Nigeria gheto, you created for youselves.
Linda abeg do go buy house for Banana Island Estate, Abi wetin u take all your money they do self, Nne abeg do quick jor.
o wow! thank God u and yours are safe
Please all those hammering on Banana Island as the safest place, how many Nigerians can afford Banana Island? Please for your information, it is only those that have stolen more than enough from government that can afford Banana Island. It is not moi moi at all. Besides, it's God that protects. An expatriate living in Banana Island was recently robbed on Third Mainland bridge, he was stripped naked and left alone on the bridge at night while the armed robbers made away with the jeep and his clothes. Abeg you guys should chill or take a trip to Banana Island. No salary earner no matter how much you earn can afford Banana Island. Btw, Linda, my sympathy,take care.
sorry about that, all thanks to God that no one was hurt during the process. Pele dearie!
Pe le o!! Linda..glad you safe and well..brings back memories of my first armed robbery incident in that same Surulere..there we were think it was xmas or new years eve..blasting away fireworks as u do...we were just kids..innocent..suddenly this cars just blocked what looked like a rich man's benz in the front and back..mehn we scattered..they cut him with a machete ..for kids to witness that was sickening.. thankfully a neighbour was kind to let him in..that saved his life..he was eternally grateful..still remember it vividly after all this years..
Nigeria or Lagos Armed Robbers are one of the most wicked specimens on earth..their death should be slow and painful..they not only rob..but want to carry out the most sadistic acts on the victims..
My mother said nowadays they would carry out a raid on someone's home and start shouting that the person owes them money..
It's a shame that if u have nice things in 9ja somebody is thinking of killing one for it..at one point people didn't want to paint their homes in order not to bring attention to themselves.
Curious tho..ice cream and popcorn..funny how the simple things matter..when danger calls..
Check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZd2_hXtv8
@ 100% Naija, yes there are no burglary proofs and OPC but there are a different set of problems. I live in NY and you may have heard about the serial killer who has killed over 11 women and is yet to be found. I can't sleep at night when I am alone at home here so.....All in all, unless the good Lord watches over you, as they say "the watchman waited in vain"
Kpele o! We thank God for you and your family's life.
@ Annon 7:09 pm. Comparing crime rate in NYC and Nigeria, is like comparing handkerchif size to that of Babariga. Do you have the number of women being raped on a daily basis in Lagos by some serial men? I beg, Nigeria na jungle.
So sorry to hear that. Thank God you are all ok.
Armed robbery experiences always stay on the mind many years after. Years ago, they robbed our neighbor right across from our house in Lagos, my mom and I watched it live, scarred stiff because some of them were by our gate on watch as the men went inside. The man's brother shouted "thief thief ole ole", and I heard as they pounded him to death. They butchered him, I was 12 and he screamed out loud, each shriek getting lower and lower, till it stopped. The police came after the experience.
We've been robbed before, but since none of us saw them, and the burglary proof prevented them from going upstairs thank God.
A relative was robbed last year in Lagos and they wanted to rape their 10 year old child!! They had her remove her clothes...Lord Thank you that one had the sense to tell the other that she's only a child. Thank God the older children were in hiding and were not found.
Its truly God who saves in Nigeria. Which is why folks need to depend more on Him, His word, Psalm 91 and the blood of Jesus. Cause staying near general or military folks cant prevent assassination/kidnapping attempts or robbery that occurs on the road or when you are visiting a friend's place!
So sorry to hear that dear!
Thank God you and family are all safe.
Pele dear, only God can protect us oh. We were robbed when I was very young. Don't think I was old enough to process the danger but I was so scared.
at ur age u still live wit daddy and then u earn 'more than half a million a month' ha ha ha i dont think so
Thank God! Just deal with the trauma and move on.
A spider web is like a thick wall where God is, without God, a thick wall is as weak as a spider web. God is everywhere and was in your house that night.
Cheers!
Glad you and family are ok!
Linda pls move out of daddys house o...husband or no husband, uve grown pass dat age...get a flat of ur own.
Sorry My Dear Linda. God will protect all of us and no evil will ever befall us. You will be fine linda. The good parts of Apapa seem robber-free. I am not too sure though.
Was robbed walking to the bus stop from school about 4 years ago. Was traumatized for a couple of days, had nightmares etc. It hardly even comes to mind, and I'm totally fine now. You'll get over it Linda. I'm happy you guys are fine.
Na wa o. Won't u guys leave Linda alone? She went thru a traumatising experience and all some of u folks can say is how much Linda earns. E dey pain una hw much she dey earn? Go jump enta lagoon.
Haba, y won't u allow her rest. I'm in total support of living with your parents until u get married. If Linda decides 2 heed ur advice and move out of her parent's house and all d men run away, it is still the same you guys that will run ur mouth, about how she got a flat in banana island and hw she intimidated her would be suitors.
Take a chill pill guys. Clearly y'all can see that she's nt depending on them for anything. She has a day job. If u dnt knw, men respect a woman they married from her father's house, no matter how much she's worth financially. Some of u still run to ur daddy each month for money 2 buy pad.
So what if she disclosed how much she earns? Some of us are just pathetic. Linda keep doing wat u're good at. I totally support ur living with ur parents. I'm igbo so i understand why.
Very soon, one brotha go snag you. Lol
Glad you're okay and that lives were not lost. Take care
Linda,will you be my wife?
I am on my knees.
thank God for his saving grace.....
All yu guys asking Linda to move out of her "Papa's" house and stay alone una no dey think? Who wan shout Thief! Thief! wey go pursue the hoodlums if per adventure they show again for a come back (allah kiaye!)LOL!
Linda Its really a pity you had to go through such... my heart truelly goes to you and yur family
Cheers and dont forget to thank God for his mercies (saving you and your family)
Lots love too
GQ
it is a known thing in naija that any lady now matter how big the cash shes earning if must leave with her parents if she's still single as she might be regarded as a wayward child e.g funke akindele also leaves with her parents
Hence I dont live in Naija..
sniff
(upity ass me)...
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