Top 5 Most Dangerous Places In Lagos (Must See)
Posted by Oyefeso Anifowoshe.
on 1 January, 2018 under Naija News
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This is done not in an attempt to belittle residents of such area rather this article serves as a wake up call to Government agencies saddled with the responsibilities of making Lagos state a better place for all and not for some selected few.
This list below shows “Top 5 dangerous places in Lagos” that needs the full attention of the government.
Places on this list form the core areas that have been classified unsafe due to environmental hazards, health hazards, lack of development, security breaches and criminality.
Sit back see our list and reasons for making the list of top dangerous places in Lagos state.
5. MILE 12/ KETU
Ketu and environs like other parts of Lagos on this list is a peculiar spot for hooligans who function most effectively at nights.
Alaperu district of Ketu is also noted for property scam of all sorts. Killings and kidnappings are common features of this area of Lagos that is not too far from Ikorodu.
The crime situation here got so serious that the government had to build a police station to checkmate the activities of the criminals that have been having a field day in the area.
Two years ago, guns and ammunitions, local charms among other dangerous weapons were discovered when the Lagos State government demolished ‘Ajelogo’ market, a sub section of Mile 12.
At night, snatching of mobile handsets from commuters who sit at the window side of buses/cars, is also a common trend.
The Popular Mile 12 market, where many Lagosians converge to buy, sell and possibly steal is one of the busiest and filthiest market in Lagos.
Its presence in the Ketu/Mile 12 district is one of the reasons why there is usually traffic congestion in the area.
Attacks are carried-out both day and night in Estate bus stop at Alapere.
4. MUSHIN
Mushin, town, Lagos state, southwestern Nigeria is a densely populated suburb of Lagos city, and its inhabitants are mostly Yoruba people.
Continuing expansion from 1950 led to problems of overcrowding, inadequate housing, and poor sanitation.
Mushin is the site of a large industrial estate. Commercial enterprises include spinning and weaving cotton, shoe manufacturing, bicycle and motorized-cycle assembly, and the production of powdered milk.
Agricultural produce is brought for sale in the large central market.
The town is served by secondary schools and has a hospital. Mushin lies on the railway from Lagos and at the intersection of roads from Lagos, Shomolu, and Ikeja.
adjacent to the main road to Ikeja, and is a largely congested residential area with inadequate sanitation and low-quality housing.
Mushin is one of the dangerous areas in Lagos State. It was formerly referred to as ‘Mushin Olosa’ meaning “Mushin the den of thieves”.
Though, Mushin has other fine areas and has also produced bundles of talents and men of integrity, the big ‘M’ city as fondly called has other deadly spots where drugs, marijuana and others are sold freely.
Places like ‘Oduduwa’ Street, among others are somewhat unsafe for strangers most especially at night.
3. AGEGE
This is another area of Lagos State where street urchins usually establish their dynasties. The black spot is known for selling of hard drugs like cocaine and marijuana.
Petty thieves thrive in this zone while rape, mugging, bank robbery among other social ills have become a mainstay. The area is an haven for miscreants.
Among other deadly spots in Agege include: Akerele near AP filling station, Oke-koto, Kasumun Street, Agbotrikuyo, Pen Cinema, New Oko-Oba and host of others.
Residents of Old Abeokuta Motor Road, Abattoir in Oko-Oba and other areas in Agege, Lagos, have had to cope with the offensive odour from the abattoir located in the area.
Apart from the health hazards and damage to the environment, the abattoir is a stop over for flood any time it rains as most of the drainage around are blocked by refuse discharged from there.
The area is always flooded as the canal from Fagba to the abattoir and another one in Oko-Oba Estate are blocked completely.
The disgusting odour which is a source of worry to the residents in the area is as a result of flushing of blood and other wastes from slaughtered cows into the canal.
On a lighter mood, one good thing you can’t take away from this place is its affiliation with the popular ‘Agege bread’.
Several stories abound about the genesis of this bread. One version has it that the bread began to gain prominence in the early ‘70s. As the story goes, it was first produced in Agege.
From there it eased its way into other parts of the state. Originally known as Ayokuno Bread, when it attained a degree of popularity, it became known as Agege Bread.
The National Youth Service Corps Permanent Orientation Camp is located at Iyana-Ipaja Road,Agege.
Agege boast of very few industries, it is the hub of the Popular Aluminium Village which connects with the popular Abeokuta Express road.
2. AJEGUNLE
This one has no rival when it comes to the number one spot. Ajegunle is king of them all, in fact other areas ‘dey learn where AJ dey’.
Ajegunle is probably the biggest and most ‘unsafe’ ghetto in Lagos. It is a highly populated district in Lagos that gives credence to the extent of poverty and economic hardship in Nigeria.
Ajegunle juggles an eclectic mix of ethnic groups and religions who manage to co-habit harmoniously despite the harsh living conditions. AJ city as its popularly called is a jungle of some sort; an haven for criminals.
Open engorged sewers, a valley of garbage, frustrated and mean faces are some of the interesting sights to behold when you visit Ajegunle.
A place where the quest for survival is at its highest and where the average young girl is expected to become a mother before her 18th birthday.
Although the town is located on the outskirts of Lagos, near the sea, residents are forced to live with the constant challenge of water scarcity as water surrounding this part of the state is heavily contaminated with sewage and refuse.
This scarcity has led to the boom in the water selling business. You can live in AJ for free but what happens afterwards can’t be guaranteed.
Nonetheless one thing you can’t take away from Aj city is the closely knitted communal bond regardless of their population, little wonder there really hasn’t been any widely reported case of widespread violence asides crimes perpetrated.
In spite of the harsh living conditions, this section of Lagos State is popular for producing some of Nigeria’s greatest musicians and footballers.
Stars like Daddy Showkey and Taribo West have their pasts rooted in Ajegunle. This probably accounts for the sense of pride its inhabitants have for the area.
Boundary bus stop in Ajegunle popularly referred to as the ‘one million boys’ gang territory where criminals attack passengers in vehicles is a no-go area for visitors.
The popular Tolu complex; where 37 schools struggled for space is situated in Ajegunle.
1. IKORODU
Located close to the Lagoon and sharing boundary with Ogun state, this area has been a hotbed of violence & Killings by a stupid group called “Badoo” in recent times.
From kidnapping to riots to communal clashes, Ikorodu is the Lagos epicentre for cult activities. In June, suspected militants invaded Ilara in Ogijo, a community in the area, causing mayhem.
Those are the top 5 unsafe zones in Lasgidi.
Do you think we miss any place out? Do you live in any of these?
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Hollycoded - 6 years ago
Seriously u miss shomolu bariga
Anonymous - 6 years ago
lol… i dey thank god dem no write my area, no cast us abeg Shocity fii life
wiz - 6 years ago
U b shogunle Boi
Ayankiki - 6 years ago
Na where una put Surulere.
Ejiaku @jabi abuja - 6 years ago
I base in Abuja Gwarimpa in particular …… Abuja is kull
Naim - 6 years ago
You too dey on point! For that Position wey ikorodu and Ajegunle dey!
Somore - 6 years ago
You Miss AJAH/ELAJAH
haykay - 6 years ago
Where u put oshodi ahhh u dey miss place die ohh
oya nw - 6 years ago
Go do your research very well .Mushin olosa means those worshipping idols/gods not the Den of thieves. What abt Ijora, ojuelegba, oshodi? U try sha!
ohye - 6 years ago
correct one guy, . I feel u die
toye - 6 years ago
you are telling illiterates to do research :)))))
Adi - 2 years ago
Good of you bro
emmex - 6 years ago
ejigbo,itire,shomolu,ojuelegba no dey ur list
Men - 6 years ago
Lied you dont live in Lagos street at all. Where do u put oshodi , isale eko. Shomolu bariga
Tizzy Izzy - 6 years ago
Somolu and bariga has no place in dat top 5…..u tried bt ijora ought to occupy a place within those ranges
baba tunde - 6 years ago
All na lie joor
naijatechgist . com - 6 years ago
Almost every where in Lagos is dangerous… just be smart and walk with caution… Always look and know the movement of the person behind you… Guys happy year and I wish you all prosperous 2018.
Lil prayse - 6 years ago
That’s D fact
wizzyboy - 6 years ago
thankGod they no mention orile
Jozzy Mayana - 6 years ago
Ajegunle no suppose dey there at all
Anonymous - 3 years ago
Why Ajegunle no supposed to be there
but1day - 6 years ago
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Kevin - 6 years ago
Most commentors are complaining they did not add some area they feel it should be on the list but they did not read the heading that says “Top 5 dangerous area in Lagos”.. If you feel an area should be on the list then you should also mention the area that should not be on the list or replace the list.. I agree with the list even if its not perfect…
Segg - 6 years ago
Agege no suppose they among top 5 , maybe ijora, shomolu bariga
shinashins - 6 years ago
u miss die,oshodi na alway bad,rugged ikorodu na badoo session
nareal - 6 years ago
I concur
wasiu - 6 years ago
you they so on point
barackderay - 6 years ago
well, I don’t know abt Ida areas but ketu is deserve to b in d list. bearly last note, I almost lost my phone to a pickpocketers in ketu. I was coming from d market around to 8 at note wen dat guy approached me dat police dey front dat I should b careful, I next tin e grab my trouser dat dis hw d police use to grab ppl. before I know he was trying to pull out my phone from my pocket, den I gave him blow and push him off me. den e left. looking back I saw anoda guy behind me, which means dey are two. I just look am and branch at dos ppls selling tins along to road to allow d idiots to go.
ketu is very bad at note.
T'rule - 6 years ago
Ghaii,,,ur english teacher tried a lot e no easy,,,,
see ur grammers,,,oboy u need phd abeg u try for ur grammer
gbosh - 6 years ago
Agege For No Dey Top 5. Nah Oshodi And Bariga Suppose Dey Dere
prinzy - 6 years ago
omor wer bariga oshodi nd shita u try sha ajegunle bahd
henry - 6 years ago
have u been to all this places or u where been told about them,they are u lies
prinzy - 6 years ago
omor wer bariga oshodi nd shita u try sha ajegunle bahd team yaba
Anonymous - 6 years ago
only God know
mr wizy - 6 years ago
only God know
rido - 6 years ago
where una put agboju,mile2,ijegun,oluti nd orile
investor Hussien omo - 6 years ago
Maza-maza, baruwa lolllz
Philip Ayuba Dapkada - 6 years ago
Hmmm…..i rest ma case in leave everything in d hands of Yahweh
OGAZI - 6 years ago
Ojuelegba is a very cool area now, But oshodi supose dey top 5
Anonymous - 6 years ago
What must b must b
Hakeem - 6 years ago
This ones dey talk rubish about oduduwa street, mushin..oduduwa too safe…I reside dere…24/7 electricity
fawaz - 6 years ago
Ebute meta
kzee - 6 years ago
Una no go leave aj city alone? NA thunder go finish una wey dey talk bad of aj city.u don 4get Sey music start 4ROM dere
kzee - 6 years ago
Agege no dey
OLAJIDE DAVID DESMON - 6 years ago
NAXO
ak money - 6 years ago
meiran na noba 5
oshozodi - 6 years ago
Agege osahprapra we should be in number 1 nt number 3 self u no put awawa story ooo top 1
Hustle Loyalty Respe - 6 years ago
What About Itire,,Ajegunle,,Ojota,,Shomolu,,alakuko,, And Orile All This Are Are Very Bad’t But Top 1 Is Ikorodu
Mohammed - 6 years ago
Those who live near river must understand the language of fishes!
kasum - 6 years ago
u miss one area in lagos ,ADURA AREA at alagbado lagos.
Olajide - 6 years ago
please don’t spoil my area ikorodu awon OMO ogba stay book
Richy - 6 years ago
u try Shea. weldone
School boy - 6 years ago
I concur…does top 5 list.
ReStore Egede - 6 years ago
Òshodi home of homeless hoodlums
certified - 6 years ago
even oshodi is a danger zone
Anonymous - 6 years ago
Oshodi is very cool now
Best - 6 years ago
You Av Miss One Area In Lagos “ALAKUKO” At Alagbado Lagos
Is D Best - 6 years ago
You Av Miss One Area In Lagos “ALAKUKO” At Alagbado Lagos
Is D Best - 6 years ago
You Dont Put “ALAKUKO” In The Top 10
TOBEX - 6 years ago
AM PROUD OF MY OF AREA USA (UNITED STATE OF AJEGUNLE)JARA E TALOH MEGUN WA
SunnyRex - 6 years ago
U try sha, it should be top 20.
Gman - 6 years ago
Nice 1 dere
abdullahi - 6 years ago
Comment why u don’t mention eko
Matthew - 6 years ago
u dey list u no put iyana ipaja
D - 6 years ago
Where you go put Ebute Meta? Otto?
@crixxboi - 6 years ago
No oshodi, no bariga, no ojuelegba, no obalende, no fadeyi una no no lagos jare
psalmboss - 6 years ago
Abeg oshodi no dey here oo
dicco. - 6 years ago
kuruma niyen, ee de isale eko ee si leko. iiirooo isale eko oju orogbo the mother of all lagos dengerous areas. makinde go do ur reserch well. isale eko bad pass devil.
g.t.a - 6 years ago
y dis ikorodu ….awon omo shakushaku♚♛
Aminat - 6 years ago
Owode ibeshe
Pepper lee - 6 years ago
Aj city is a bad area for those who want to be bad and good for those people who want to be ==== I Hail From Ajegunle
Anonymous - 5 years ago
Comment baba u try what abt makoko and iwaya and ebuta metta
Anonymous - 5 years ago
Ilaje around that Ijora and ebute metta side is the worst and most local place to stay…though less crime but its standard of living is toooo poor
Anonymous - 5 years ago
Comfirm
Anonymous - 5 years ago
Correct
sodiq sulimon - 5 years ago
you miss Bariga and shomolu
cause all those side is where terrorist anging up and down & those sicrit cult
simi - 5 years ago
u nah no mention shomolu ,where our late small jaypron ,u nah miss
simi - 5 years ago
u nah no mention shomolu ,where our late small jaypron ,u nah miss and also fadeyi ,ajegunle dey beh beside shomolu
Sosa - 4 years ago
‘AGEGE’ lo ga wa ‘AGEGE’ lo ga ngbe e ma wa rara
Solid amigo - 4 years ago
Oshodi….. Where ilesanmi body dey stay
Prince - 4 years ago
U miss places o… U no mention notorious towns like bariga, oworoshoki, alimosho, ijora….
Dewunmi - 3 years ago
Na mushin u suppose put for no 1