Panic and outrage have gripped residents of Mushin as hoodlums launched a fresh attack on the Idi-Araba area during the Eid celebrations, destroying several cars and looting properties in broad daylight. The violent incident has sparked renewed fears among locals and calls for urgent intervention from the Nigerian Army.
The attack, which took place on Eid day, has once again exposed the fragile security situation in Mushin, just days after Mushin Local Government Chairman, Bamigboye Emmanuel, issued a press release claiming that peace had been restored in the area.
According to eyewitnesses and community members, the hoodlums stormed Idi-Araba in large numbers, smashing windshields, vandalizing shops, and carting away valuables from terrified residents and traders.
“This is not the first time, and it clearly won’t be the last if nothing is done,” a resident who witnessed the attack told Oduduwa News. “They came in broad daylight during a festive celebration and turned everything into chaos. Where are the police? Where is the government?”
Residents say they feel abandoned by local authorities and accuse Chairman Bamigboye of misleading the public by concealing or downplaying the persistent and worsening insecurity in the area. Many believe the local government has failed in its primary duty to protect lives and property.
“This is exactly why people no longer believe what our leaders say. Just a few days ago, the council chairman said peace had returned. Look at us now still living in fear, still being attacked,” another resident lamented.
The recent wave of violence has also raised questions about the capacity and commitment of the Nigeria Police to tackle the recurring threat of criminal gangs in the area. Many locals have now issued a passionate call for the deployment of military forces to restore order.
“We need the Nigerian Army now. The police have tried but clearly cannot handle this situation. If nothing is done soon, it could escalate into something more deadly,” a community leader warned.
With Mushin residents now living in fear, there is growing pressure on the Lagos State Government and federal security agencies to step in and bring the situation under control before it spirals further.