Hidden Area in Lagos were Residents Sleep with one eye open
Criminal activities take place all around the country but that of ottó awori in Lagos state is unique.
Ottó is an area close to Ijanikin and not so far from Badagry. They seem to be living an ancient life and more or less surrounded by ancient ruling systems and governance. The area has a king, baales, priests, chiefs and elders alongside criminals who take advantage of the student living in the area for academic purposes.
Reports and Sources have it that at any time of the day hoodlums in matchet or knife can badge into any student or resident house and make away with valuables and Items. Some of this hoodlums come at hours when the owner of the house is away or at school. Cases of rape have been regularly reported, killings have been seen on their streets and all sorts of unmentionable things.
Just few days ago, armed robbers attacked the people living in the environment and according to a resident (name withheld), the mind of the people is no more settled in this environment as it takes the grace of God to go out safely and return safely she claimed. Even when you sleep you must sleep with one eye closed.
The Nigerian police force has been informed severally but all efforts to restore calm proved abortive.