Top 10 Most Dangerous Places In Bariga Lagos

Editor’s Note: Like many other big cities, Lagos has its dark spots. Uwana Joseph, Naij.com Lagos contribtutor looks into the dark sides of the city and narrows down on some areas in Bariga, one of Lagos most notorious areas for cult clashes and gangland skirmishes.

A street in Somolu Bariga area of Lagos noted for cult clashes and gangland slayings

While we do not intend to scare you or give Bariga bad publicity, we thought it is important for you and visitors to be aware and for government make the places mention safe for inhabitants.

Located in the heart of Lagos Mainland, Bariga is one of the most interesting parts of the state that one can look forward to visiting.

In fact, it is the closest to one of Nigeria’s most prestigious tertiary institutions, University of Lagos (UNILAG) and has produced some of the best talents to come out of Nigeria.

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However, in recent years, there have been worries about the security of lives and properties in the area, especially with clashes between rival cult groups.

In the course of this violence, many lives have been lost and fears have grown in the hearts of residents.
Naij.com has therefore, compiled a list of 10 areas which you have to be wary of when doing business or passing through Bariga.

Below are the top ten most dangerous places in Bariga.

1. Idi-aba: It is more popular for unannounced sporadic gunshots. The worst part is that the gunshots are often during the day when people might still be going about their routine businesses. Idi-aba is also a weed joint for the big boys. They converge here to do their ‘thing’ without any disturbance.

2. Igbogunu: This is an area in Bariga which you cannot talk about just as you please, because it is more like the ‘base’ where the strong men wrap and unwrap their ‘joints’. Any visitor passing through this area has to be extra careful and try not to look jittery.

3. Ilaje: In this area lies one of the biggest hideouts for strong men who rarely come into the streets. In fact, it looks like the seat of power, where the young men who perpetrate any form of atrocity gets his orders.

4. Odunsi: Those who are not familiar with this area will be slow to know that this another base for the biggest boys in Bariga. There are rival cult groups in the area and this makes it pretty difficult for one to move in Odunsi without much care. Like Ilaje, it also houses the strong men.

5. Ladylak: Unless you have any business here, it is strongly advised that you do not move unguarded in this base. Apart from the fact that it is another vital base for the strong men in Bariga, it is also the battleground for most atrocities and has ‘hosted’ the killing of many casualties during a fight.

6. Kusa: It is very vital for any first timer or newcomer to Bariga to note that movement in this area has been ‘censored’. Based on past experiences, this is one of the places where the young boys run to after operation. It was also gathered that this, as well as other joints- well known to Police officers- is a no-go area before during and after an operation.

7. Bajulaiye: Unlike other areas that seem volatile, what Bajulaiye is more prominent for is the fact that guys converge there to crack joints. It is like the headquarters of Indian hemp smokers in the area. Unless you are interested in joining them, you have to mind your business when you’re passing through this area.

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8. Adifase: Unless you have possessions that you are ready to give out to people, it is advisable that you steer clear of this area because it is the obtaining ground in Bariga. No matter how smart you are, if the boys here decide that they need the possessions in your custody, they are sure to pick it up without any stress.

9. Oreofero: This place is to Bariga, what FRCN training school is to journalism. Here, you’ll find young, developing terrorists taking ‘tutorials’ from older and more experienced seniors before launching out. It is only those who have been certified to be good enough that are allowed to join others during any operation.

10. Ogundiya: Although this street is not bad in its right, there is a place in this area where people who do not ‘belong’ dare not pass through.

It is so bad that the boys there are always lurking, with the expectation that a novice will ignorantly step into the street.

Residents within this area already know this trick and they seldom fall victim. But newcomers, first timers may not know and that’s why we have this article.

This, like other articles like it, is not meant to scare people away from seeing the interesting areas in Bariga. But to draw the consciousness of newcomers to the possibility of being faced by any of these challenges.

 

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