Residents plead for mercy from robbers

 Residents plead for mercy from robbers

                              By our correspondent

    Residents of Ajose, Alfa Nda, Akanro, Dosunmu and Lawanson streets of Mushin, Idiaraba and Surulere have sent out save our souls pleas to police for the rampaging armed gangs in the area. It started on January 19, 2018 at Kekereowo Street where the gang of youngsters began battering cars and robbing owners and commuters alike. Then the following weekend, the marauding robbers invaded Bishop Aggey, Polar Bed and Babalola streets breaking vehicles with axes and stones and robbing their victim. These criminal groups allied with cults became daily nightmares at Onayungbo  and Morgan streets throughout February and March this year.

    Robberies occasioned by these gangs were reported to Itire Police Station and Zone D Divisional Police Office, Mushin. Then, it became criminal rivalry between Lawanson gangs and Idiarada boys. They rob, machete people, and destroy vehicles day and night. By the first week of this month they have started to arm themselves with guns. Thereupon, residents reported the marauders at Itire Police Station while at Zone D, the Area Commander asked residents to petition the Inspector General of Police to enable the police provide additional police surveillance. The residents say though Itire Police Division is helping, they need greater assistance from the Special Anti Robbery Squad with armoured tanks stationed at Orita Bogo, Odo Asmau and Isiba street in Pako area.

    According to the leaders of the residents associations in the area, Operation MENSA is needed to restore normalcy as these gangs continue harassing Dosunmu street people.  These armed gangs continue to steal generators, commercial motorcycles, television sets and cell phones around Olufowobi street and the abandoned government building at Idiaraba market. The gang also struck at Olorunnisola and Morgan streets at the weekend.