Teenage robbers ‘stab people and raid shops’ in Lagos market

Well if they were spy kids it would make more sense but these teenagers have matured into hardened criminals, according to this Punch report.

Led by one Idris Aloma and armed with cutlasses and knives, 30 teenagers attacked and looted shops in Oyingbo while some traders were injured in the area.

During the attack on the two streets, which was said to have lasted for about 30 minutes, the teenagers invaded the area at about 3pm and ordered the traders to leave their shops.

Those who did not obey them on time, were injured, forcing others to abandon their wares and scamper to safety.

A trader narrated, “The boys were no fewer than 30. Most of them wore white shirts. They had cutlasses and guns with them. They stormed the streets, and started entering shops at will.

“They attacked traders and workers. One of the workers is being treated in a hospital as we speak. They stole television sets and handsets. It was a daylight robbery.

“These boys were in three factions. One of the factions claimed to be mourning one of their leaders who was killed on Thursday. The second faction came later to Borno Way and attacked traders there too.

“The onslaughts happened for about 30 minutes. The teenagers went towards Freeman Street, shooting and daring residents to come out. The policemen from Denton division later came, but the hoodlums had fled.”

One woman who was robbed and injured said the teens were not older than her children.

She said, “We were robbed at about 2.30pm. I have a refrigerator and I sell frozen foods. The boys just barged in with cutlasses and knives and began to seize bags and aprons. I lost about N300,000.

“Everyone ran away because of their number and weapons. My neighbour sells phones; they took all the phones after collecting her money. She has not come to the market since then.”

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