See The Top 10 Most Dangerous Places To Avoid In Lagos (PHOTOS)
Every thriving city or town seems to be faced with various challenges; these are things that happen in regular cities. Lagos is an exciting to city to live in but it also has some dark spots. The good thing is that the Lagos state government is doing something to tackle the security challenges in the state. But you will be safer if you are aware of some dark spots to avoid in the city when you visit. We also hope the authorities will look pay more attention to these dark spots.
Check out the 10 most dangerous places in Lagos:
Crowded bus stops are infested with pickpockets and small time crooks
1. Under-bridge: Asides from the issue of robbery, accidents are occurrences that put many people at risk. Lagos under-bridges have become an accident pro
Under-bridges are dangerous spot in Lagos
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2. Hoodlum Habitats: Some areas of Lagos are known to be infested with hoodlums and touts of all brands. Again, certain limitations may put one at risk of living in this kind of neighborhood.
Nevertheless, one should be careful and mindful of one’s movement so as not to get caught up in some riots or thug feud. Roaming or walking the streets of these places at awkward times could be dangerous. Even in the safety of a car one should be at alert at all times.
Area boys or street urchins can cause trouble in places like Mushin and Oshodi areas
3. Crowded Commercial Areas: While the need to go to the market is unavoidable, extreme care should be taken not to be conspicuous and attract unnecessary attention. Most of the big markets in Lagos are usually crowded. Different types of activities go on here, including dangerous characters.
Crowded commercial areas
4. Bars With Inadequate Security: The stress of having to work in a busy city like Lagos could make one weary at times. It is therefore understandable when people visit bars to cool off and while away time. However, one should be mindful of the environment one decides to chill.
5. Unmarked Taxis: You do not want to be caught in unmarked public taxis. You could fall victim to muggers
6. Public Bus: Lagos public buses can be very unsafe. Indeed, people have fallen victim of one chance robbery attacks and disappearances.
7. Dark alley ways: Dark alley ways in the city center constitute great hazards to Lagosians.
8. Public Parks: Public parks are great places to be. But at night, they can be really dangerous as hoodlums often use the open spaces for their nefarious activities.
9.Public Schools: Many Lagos public schools are unsafe. After school hours, hoodlums also hide in the classrooms to smoke dangerous substances.
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10. Uncompleted Buildings: This is by far the most dangerous place in town. Uncompleted buildings are unsafe places to be. Criminals often use them for hideout.
Do you know of any more dangerous places? We will be glad to hear from you.
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