Residents of parts of Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos State were thrown into panic after reports emerged of the presence of a group of men suspected to be Fulani herders and bandits in the area.
Videos circulating on social media showed residents confronting and questioning some of the men, who were allegedly seen moving around the community under suspicious circumstances.
According to claims made by residents in one of the videos, some of the men were found carrying bags allegedly containing large sums of money, a dagger, and a bullet belt.
The residents further alleged that the men were bandits who had come to collect ransom payments.
In another incident captured on video, residents gathered around the suspects at Baba Adisa Bus Stop in Ibeju-Lekki.
Some residents claimed that the suspects were eventually apprehended by police officers.
Reacting to the development, Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, expressed concern after witnessing a similar scene in the Lekki area.
Sharing his reaction on social media, he wrote:
“Omo! Just coming back from a video shoot around Lekki and saw a crowd gathered. Nah, there I hear they caught a suspected bandit. Omo, they’ve entered Lagos o!”
However, both the State Police Command and Lagos Government Authorities have dismissed the claims as false.
Video: https://x.com/TheGrandmaBoy/status/2061551931907067995/video/1?s=46
