The Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal Abisogun II, has raised an alarm over a plot by disgruntled commercial bike riders who had their ‘Okadas’ seized by the Lagos task force, to terrorise Lekki residents who they blame for the seizures.
Oba Abisogun II made the warning in a circular released on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, titled ‘Urgent security alert’, signed by the Oniru Chieftancy Family Estate Office.
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The Okada seizures were made in the aftermath of the murder of David Imoh, a Sound Engineer, over N100 change on Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1.
The circular reads, “Intelligence report reaching us is that following the raid on Okada riders and seizure of their bikes in Lekki Phase 1, the riders believed the action was instigated by Lekki residents who are determined to take away their source of livelihood.
“To this end, there are plans to invade inner streets to cause havoc anytime from now in Lekki.
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“In its proactive measures, His Royal Majesty, the Oniru of Iru land, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogtrolahan Lawal (Abisogun II) – has advised that all access points within the Estate be secured and all security guards should be on red alert.
“This is an emergency measure, not panic. We advise all residents to be extremely cautious and please collaborate with security guards at the gates.
“We had the same experience during the #EndSARS protest and activated the same precautionary measures being advised by our security providers.”
