READ: Letter written by armed robbers to Lagosians: “Be prepared for us this Xmas season”

Residents of Onimaba, College Bus stop, Ikotun Road, Igando, Lagos have been advised to keep enough money at home in anticipation of the visit of armed robbers. The warning purportedly came from the armed robbers in a letter circulated in the area last Thursday.

Photo of the letter and a street in Onibaba. Credit: PUNCH/OLALEYE ALUKO

About 20 of the letters typed on A4 papers, were found either pasted somewhere or littering streets in the area such as Lateef Bello, Ogunbewon, Taiwo Adediran, and Alhaji Hamzat.

PUNCH reports that the people said the developemnt had been reported to the landlords association which was said to have in turn, 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.”

It was learnt that the letter reportedly went round about 18 streets in the area.

On the threat, the Lagos State Police spokesperson, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, was reported to have 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.”