House Developer Agent Scams 300 people at Ibadan Street Ilupeju Lagos

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The house of scam on ibadan street ilupeju

The house of scam on ibadan street ilupeju

A house developer has duped over 200 people of about 50 million naira in a matter that has generated media interest and the intervention of the EFCC. The 2-storey building in Ilupeju is a brown building on Ibadan street off Tinubu road, off Ilupeju Street, is a newly completed building with at least 15 flats. The developer known as Alhaji Hassan Lukman or Qulaj Homes or L A Chicago or Standard homes collected house rents from at least 200 people starting from 150,000 naira to as much as 1.4 million naira. Monday, 31st of August was meant to be the opening day where tenants would lay claim to their flats but unfortunately, more than 200 people converged to witness one of the biggest modern real-estate scams in Lagos. The developer, along with his team of Ahmed, Otunba e.t.c. absconded and coined the Ilupeju Policemen with the help of the RRS squad to deter touts from tearing the building down. They also paid Ilupeju Area Boys to work with the police and maintain peace and orderliness as the workers put finishing touches to the house.

Work is ongoing but all the flats have already been occupied by people who had links to the military, touts, police, government e.t.c. LagosMet.Com noticed even the crew from Sterling Bank did not stand a chance in the scam romance.

Now the highlights.
The developer “Hassan alias Chicago met the head of the family in a bid to demolish the old family bungalow and build a lucrative 2-storey on it and maybe collect rentals for 6 years before handing the property over to the family. LagosMet.Com was told that the family agreed to this, verbally, without signing any papers and the original documents are still with the head of the family. Most houses on Ibadan street belong to families (not one person). The developers practically collected money from people to fund the building project and had been doing this since October 2008. In a nut-shell, most of the money went into building the new house while some went into a similar project at a site not far from the present calamity. NTA and SuperScreen were at the site yesterday and it was on the news on TV last night.

This should serve as a warning as fraudulent people are still driving people to the site and collecting money from them, issuing fake receipts. The present list has been forwarded to the EFCC and Alausa, the Ilupeju Police could not offer much in terms of information but it is widely believed that he carried out the fraudulent acts with the connivance of some top Ilupeju police officers.

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Whether the house would be sold to pay back the funds of hundreds of stranded tenants remains to be seen but it looks like the only way out of this mess. As usual, this is another 55 million naira case that will last could last years before justice, if at all, is done. It has always been said several times. Patronise only Registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers for your housing needs, even a Lawyer is not a professional Property Manager recognised by the Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. Don’t be a victim.

More from the net:

http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/sept/02/national-02-09-2009-14.htm

http://thepmnews.com/2009/09/17/fraudsters-take-over-real-estate-business

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/Crime/5451529-147/story.csp

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/Crime/1885367-147/Property_scammer_arrested___.csp

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/Crime/5435760-147/House_scam:_Another_set_of_victims.csp

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/Crime/5425074-147/Long_wait_besets_Egbeda_property_scam.csp

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Lagos – Warning – Kidnappers on rampage

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Who's next on their preylist?

Who's next on their preylist?

Sometime ago, I notified you of the upsurge in kidnapping all over the country and recently in Lagos, well, if my statistics are right, 1 out of 10 people know someone who’s relative was recently kidnapped. Don’t you? Churches and schools have seriously stepped up their game in identifying parents and guardian of pupils (you know the type of school I’m referring to of course, he that is down needs fear no kidnap). With unemployment taking its toll on the family, to whom much is given… , our graduates have to survive and give something back to the family as fast as possible and they are taking it to the extreme based on the fact that we live in a community where so much emphasis is placed on material things. You just have to hammer, you gast to be bigs! Interswitch ATM card threats (419 scam), street begging, pick pocketting, bag snatching, shop lifting, car stealing, contract killing, car smuggling, gigoloing, oil bunkering, road waylaying, armed robbery, yahoozeeing and last but not the least, kidnapping.

Youths now “work from home”, the order of the day.

By the way, I’ve not been feeding well lately, I am begging you kidnappers out there, please come for me! I’m worth at least 15,000 naira so far you’ll be feeding me thrice daily for at least two weeks :) He he he. Please see a forwarded mail from my colleague right below, you may have seen it before but the question is, did you pass it on?

Kidnapping is becoming rampant, like HIV, it is now a scourge. It is real!

In this era of kidnapping, just to add to our caution list and tips. I got this from an ex-colleague……………………….

“I felt I should share this experience with you so that you will be careful how you deal with people who are unfamiliar with you.
About a month ago, a family friend in Abuja, Nigeria received anonymous telephone calls and text messages demanding a ransom of
NGN1, 200,000, failure which he and/or members of his family would either be kidnapped or shot.
No reason was given for the threat.  The gang was very thorough in their details of my friend’s family and his movement.
They gave him the first and middle names of each of his children and his wife, which were known only to very close relatives.  On one occasion, the gang gave a description of the clothes he wore on a particular day and the times he went out and came in.
The recipient was advised to play along with the group while efforts were made to contact the State Security Service (SSS) and the Police.
Two weeks ago, the gang issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the money to be paid.
The SSS contacted the management of the commercial bank nominated by the gang for the deposit of the ransom.  My friend was then advised to deposit the sum of NGN200, 000 in the Abuja account.  Three hours after the deposit was made, attempt was made to withdraw the money in a branch of the bank in Lagos.  The bank immediately alerted the police who arrested the man and kept him incommunicado.
As other members of the gang could not reach their member who was then in Police custody, they rang my friend to enquire if he reported the banking details to security agencies.  When my friend enquired why they asked, he was told that they had neither seen nor heard from the man they sent to collect the ransom from the bank.  The gang appeared to have bought the lie sold to them by my friend when he told them that the man might have absconded with the money.  Two hours later, they sent an account in another commercial bank for the remittance of the balance ransom.

The security agencies again placed alert on the account after which my friend paid in NGN200, 000.  Soon after the deposit was made, two men worked into a branch of the commercial bank, again in Lagos, to withdraw the money.  They were both arrested and handed over to the police.  All three men are now being interrogated by the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police.

In the course of the investigation, it was found that all three men had been contracted by my friend to drill a borehole in his house about two months ago.
While they were constructing the borehole, my friend’s wife had occasions to take them in her car to some places in Abuja to purchase materials for the works.  On one occasion, she had left a file containing her school records and other personal documents on the back seat of the car.  A member of the gang scanned through the file and extracted some vital personal information with the use of his mobile phone.  Also, during the course of the two weeks when they drilled the borehole, they had interviewed my friend’s two little children, aged four and three, to know their full names.”

There is so much we can learn from this incident.
    First, personal and sensitive information should not be left in a place where unauthorized persons could have access to them.
    Second, in our homes we should use only workmen who have been referenced and/or are familiar.
    And third, we should teach our household members to not speak to strangers.

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25 Rules of Lagos Driving 101 for JJCs and learners

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Oshodi Lasgidi Driving, no bumper 2 bumper

Oshodi Lasgidi Driving, no bumper 2 bumper

25 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, Lagos Driving 101

1. When in doubt, accelerate!

2. Be prepared to ram anything stoping you wearing uniform in Lagos (police, traffic warden,FRSC, Kai brigade, fire brigade, VIO, lastma, lamata, laswa, even lawma sef)

3. If you get caught by any chance, DO NOT allow them to enter your car, if they happen to get in DO NOT drive from that spot (vere off traffic & settle 5hun), and if they don’t agree, form calling your uncle who is in the army (believe me it always works), never follow them to ANY sort of office except you wanna pay X10

4. Never give police or VIO your original particulars (whether expired or up to date)

5. Danfo drivers believe they are immortal. NEVER yield to the temptation to teach them otherwise.

6. Okada riders have a pact with suicide, avoid them like a plaque

7. Avoid BRT buses in all ramifications, they have NO brakes

8. Taxi cabs (oko asewo) should always have the right of way, all of them have been driving in Lagos for 25yrs.

9. Never, ever, stop for a pedestrian unless he flings himself under the wheels of your car.

10. The first parking space you see will be the last parking space you see. Grab it. Survival of the fittest you may say!

11. Learn to swerve abruptly. In Lagos, potholes (and sometimes car-holes) are put in key locations to test drivers’ reflexes and shock absorbers,( I saw one man fishing in one of the potholes last week).

12. There is no such thing as “one-way”in Lagos. Expect traffic from any direction at all times. The okada riders are the experts in this area.

13. Never get in the way of a car that needs extensive bodywork, except you want to spend ur whole saturday @ the panel beater’s place.

14. Morning rush-hours are equivalent to Lagos grand prix (who gets to the junction first)

15. There is no such thing as a short-cut during rush-hour traffic in Lagos. Everybody might be inclined to take that ’short-cut’.

16. When asking for directions, always ask at least 3 people. Lagosians ALWAYS claim to know every inch of the city – even areas they’ve never been to.

17. Use extreme caution when pulling into service lanes. Service lanes are not for breaking down the traffic, but for speeding, especially during rush hour.

18. Never use directional signals, since they only confound and distract other Lagos drivers, who are not used to them.

19. Similarly, never attempt to give hand signals. Lagos drivers, unused to such courtesies, will think you are making obscene gestures to them. This could be very bad for you in Lagos.

20. Hazard lights (popularly called “double pointer”) is not, (as commonly supposed) used to indicate a hazard. It is a warning to you that he is a bonafide Lagos driver, he’s headed ’straight’ and as such, will not stop under any circumstance. Take him extremely seriously especially if he backs it up with a continuous blast from his “horn”.

21. At any given time, do not stand on the zebra crossing expecting traffic to yield to you, or else you will have to explain to the on coming traffic whether you look like a zebra.

22. Speed limits are arbitrary figures posted only to make you feel guilty.

23. Remember that the goal of every driver is to get there first by whatever means necessary.

24. In Las Gidi every spot is a potential bus stop. FRSC and LASTMA know that too. It is in their constitution.

25. Above all, keep moving. Even with a flat tire!!!

HORNING IN LAGOS

- ‘Horn’ when someone executes a dangerous manoeuvre.

- ‘Horn’ when you’re about to move off.

- ‘Horn’ when you’re about to overtake.

- ‘Horn’ when someone is about to overtake you.

- ‘Horn’ when turning into a road.

- ‘Horn’ when emerging from a road.

- ‘Horn’ back when someone horns at you. It’s considered good etiquette.

- ‘Horn’ when you hear a chorus of horns. Don’t worry if you don’t know what all the ‘horning’ is about.

- ‘Horn’ when you’re happy.

- ‘Horn’ to the beat when you’re playing music in your car.

Good luck, as you expeditiously navigate through Lagos and hustle and bustle!

Source: Mayowa Owoeye (facebook notes)

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Millions of Lagosians set to lose homes by court order: Ilupeju, Anthony, Gbagada, Somolu

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These Millions could be homeless in a matter of days

These Millions could be homeless in a matter of days

Lagos: Ilupeju, Gbagada, Anthony, Onigbongbo, Somolu residents are likely to lose their homes and lands as the Adoyi Ifadu Alashe Chieftaincy family seeks to claim back their heritage, backed by a 57-year old court judgement. e.t.c.

While a lot of people already have C of O’s for their title deed, the century old order is likely to prevail. The family has already, through agents sent notices to residents of the affected areas (about 2 million people) to quit their possessions peacefully or face forceful eviction engineered by the Police Force. It is rumoured that a politician close to the government is involved but as usual, this was debunked by the agents.

It is unfortunate (not suspiscious) that this is coming at this time of economic hardship and recession as the value of these transactions could run into Trillions of naira knowing the crazy value of real estate in the mainland where a plot of land costs as much as 4.5 million to 35 million naira. Don’t ask me why “anyone” would be interested in driving this or igniting the police into action. Money is king.

LagosMet verdict: This is probably the most ridiculous news I’ve heard since birth but the law must prevail. It is very unlikely that residents will so be evicted. I think deed owners and agents of the family will come to a compromise, pay a certain percentage and gain the permission of the family. Companies especially on Industrial Avenue include GSK, PZ, Direct on PC (ISP), uncountable banks, fast food restaurants, schools and major branches or regional headquarters of companies. This is one case that is sure to generate heat and dust over the next few weeks and months. I hope it doesn’t lead to bloodshed since Mushin is also affected.

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The cream of the crop is the obvious likelihood that 419, scammers and touts are likely to be more involved as they seem to lay claim to reap from where they have not sown. Residents, beware.

Here’s the full story from The Punch’s Sesan Olufowobi.

Residents of parts of Lagos Mainland, including Ilupeju, Anthony, Igbobi and Bajulaiye, have written a petition to the State Police Command over threats that have lately been issued to them by members of a popular Lagos family and their agents, advising them to willingly quit their houses of face eviction.

A copy of the petition quoted the Adoyi Ifadu Alashe Chieftaincy Family and their agents as claiming that the expansive land on which many big buildings are erected were illegally acquired by the owners of the buildings, adding that the family’s claims were also backed by a copy of court judgment.

Although the spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Mr Frank Mba, said it would be difficult for the police to enforce the order, Saturday Punch investigation revealed that the family’s claims are supported by a series of court judgments, the last of which was delivered in 1952 by the Supreme Court under the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the late Justice Adetokunbo Ademola. The judgment had held that the ownership of most parts of Lagos Mainland belonged to the descendants of Adoyi Ifadu Alashe chieftaincy family.

The head of Ifadu Alashe Family, 90-year-old Chief Lasisi Ajayi Arubo, told our correspondent at his Oko-Oba home that the family was seeking the enforcement of the 57-year-old judgment now because initial efforts to execute it were resisted so much that the family had to go back to court. “The court has determined all the cases in our favour, and we are currently seeking the execution of the judgment,” he declared.

The copy of the judgement shown to our correspondent indicated that the areas covering Idi Araba, Anthony, Idiroko, Onigbongbo, Obanikoro, Igbobi, Pedro Bajulaye, Abule Oja, Bariga, Shomolu, Gbagada, Iwaya and Oworonsoki belonged to the family.

The Adetokunbo Ademola verdict had stated, “There is no doubt that the Ifadu Alashe family at one time was not very active about the control of the area in dispute. This has been explained as largely due to the long illness of Madam Aina Edu who inherited the area from her father.

“I am satisfied on the whole that the area in dispute was ordinarily owned by Adoyi and that he and his descendants exercised numerous and positive acts of ownership for a period of many years.

I am satisfied that the area has always been in the possession of members of Adoyi Family and that in recent years (she) lost her tenancy owing to severe sickness.

“I therefore declare that the area in dispute belongs to the Ifadu Alashe to which all the just and true descendants are entitled and which family claims to the head.”

It stated further that all occupants of the area in dispute were illegal occupants except they “have the consent of the Ifadu Alashe Family to use apportioned areas.”

Arubo, who said he was happy that the family got back the land, said the family had made all arrangement to go back to court to compel the police and relevant security agencies to enforce the judgment.

Saturday Punch, however, gathered that the latest move is being championed by a politician who is close to the seat of government in Lagos.

But the Secretary of the family, Alfa Kareem Tajudeen Arubo, said there was no politician involved. He said, “You asked earlier why it took us all these years to execute the judgment. But the reality was that while those who we met on the land preferred to use thugs and violence to prevent us, we went back to court.

Our forefathers started these cases and we are still continuing. The Aworis are used to court cases and this one is not different. As soon as we are through with the relevant court judgment, we are enforcing it.

They can write one million petitions, we are not bothered. Truth and justice will prevail.

When it was pointed out to him that such a move could spell doom for Lagos State, Tajudeen retorted, “What about us that they had been cheating? We have made a provision for those who are willing to buy the land back. An oil company is already talking to us because it has one of its facilities on our land. But every undeveloped land will be claimed back; no negotiation.”

Many of the residents of the affected areas said they were not aware of any move to evict them.

But the few who were in the know were not really worried about the judgement. Mr. Olu Olaleye, who lives in Olateju Street, Mushin, said he was not bothered. “This land belonged to my father, and since I was small, we have been hearing of things like this. My father is dead and I am living in the house and the threat is still there. I can tell you that nohing can shake me”.

Mr. John Agha of Fola Agoro in Akoka, Yaba said he was waiting to see the person that would demolish the house he had just completed. “Let them try it,” he said.

Another resident of Shomolu, who gave his name as Olugbenga, said he got all the necessary papers on his house. “I have heard the rumour, but it can not affect me, because I have a C of O,” he said.

Some other respondents, who craved anonymity, urged the family to exercise caution.

At the Lagos State Ministry of Land in Alusa, the spokesperson was not available for comment. But an official who spoke with our correspondent said the ministry was aware of the court cases. “But I don’t think it has been resolved yet. I don’t think the Lagos State Government will go for such a crude action. The matter will be resolved,” he said, adding that he was not aware that anybody in government was spearheading the latest move.

Mba also said that the police had not seen any document compelling it to enforce the judgment. “But we will tread on the path of caution,” he said. But the lawyer to the family, Tobi Ogunleye, said the judgment was still binding because it was delivered by a court of competent jurisdiction.”

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Road Harrasment – FRSC, VIU, Customs, LASTMA and Police – Season 1

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The Police is your friend

The Police is your friend

FRSC (Road Safety), VIU (MOT), Customs, LASTMA, Lagos KAI and Nigeria Police

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If you do not have Certificate of Roadworthiness (not M.O.T.) quickly get yours from the authorised source ASAP, that’s to start with. Another issue that’s likely to cause confusion and ultimately, extortion is the issue of Tax Clearance Certificate for tax payers. Have you been told that your vehicle particulars, license, number plates or even your car itself are illegal? Have you seen the “men of the force” break or tear these before your very eyes? Have you been “stopped and searched” by the “authorities” only to find bullets or marijuana in your car without knowing how they got in there? Have you ever bribed a policeman? Have you ever been threatened with an “official” weapon or with “detention”? Have you been physically assaulted? Have you escaped LASTMA by whiskers? Do you feel your heart pop out of your chest when you sight the FRSC? Did you fill your vehicle forms by yourself or did you “runs” it? Have you ever unknowingly ventured into the opposite direction of a “one-way” road? Did you get away with it during the day?

Warning!!!: Always go out with photocopies of your documents (except for the driver’s license) and ensure you have at least 500 naira in your safe.

This is one never ending topic – I can’t even compile all in one month. I’ll take a little at a time, and then like Nollywood, I’ll give you part 1, part 2… Firstly, I’ll start with what you probably know. Before you go with me, please see Traffic Offences and Fines in Lagos State

A punch reporter writes:

It is always difficult to complete the payment process in one day, even if the arrest/booking was made in the morning. By implication, the impounded vehicle will pass the night in the custody of the VIOs. And that means paying extra for demurrage. But having an MOT certificate may not be enough to be out of the VIOs’ trouble as some of the documents are adjudged to be fake.Having a fake MOT is as bad as not having any at all.

okadasPolice documents (I mean what they need to see when they stop you)
1. Vehicle Particulars gummed to your Windscreen
2. Driver’s license
3. 3rd Party Insurance
4. Occasionally, P.of.O. (proof of ownership) – here they may question you on your relationship with the owner if the car is not yours.
5. Seat Belt (you’ll be shocked)
6. Stop and search (the law is – you should search a policeman thoroughly before allowing him to search your vehicle. Several people ended up behind bars for refusing to bribe the police. By right, a policeman can search you if there is a warrant for a missing laptop (e.g.) with the serial number matching yours. You must search a police officer before allowing him to search you, if you don’t want to end up on crime fighters.
7. Crash Helmet
8. Wetin you carry (in your trunk). Always ensure all glasses are up before going to the trunk of your car, they can easily throw stuff in it.

LASTMA
1. Driver’s license
2. Central Unlock (I’m not joking, they are ever ready to jump in if you let your guards down)
3. Your key (if you are really dumb)
4. Other police documents including certificate of roadworthiness (if you don’t know your right)
5. Seat Belt (very very important)
6. Baby in front seat (serious trouble)

Generally, LASTMA attempts to do FRSC duties as the former is tied to internal routes while the latter should only man federal roads. This implies that LASTMA can charge you for receiving calls without using headset, while driving.

FRSC and maybe, VIO/VIU
1. Driver’s license
2. General Vehicle Registration info
3. Fire extinguisher
4. Jack, Wheel Spanner, C-Caution, trafficators, inner lights, all the lights, horn, wipers, tyres …
5. Original number plates
6. Baby in front seat (very serious trouble)

So much to mention… I’ll update this with time, you can bookmark this page (safe).

Now back to the issue of TCC. If you pay tax, get your Tax Clearance Card, it’s likely to become the next pot-hole for unsuspecting motorists. We know our law enforcement (or law breaking) agents love making money out of “Government orders” like limit on old imported cars, right hand driving, the old odd number – even number plate driving days e.t.c. Now I’ll give a brief report on my people.

1. The Police: You almost cannot avoid them, even on Sunday Morning, and on their day, you can never be right. Here, Tokunbo captures the yellow fever as they attempt to stop a real Lagosian. Here again, a policeman is sentenced to death for killing a civilian over 20 naira bribe. While some are villains, a few are heroes who stand up to defend the civilians whose funds were used to purchase the guns they carry about, in order to protect us. I’ve met a few true policemen, seriously. Depending on how you handle a policeman, he is potentially your friend. Know when to smile and when to bone. Remember, you can get out of ANY police situation if you know how to ‘relate’, without paying a dime even if you are driving a big car. I’ve done it a few times (but I sent recharge cards afterwards o!). For RRS, please cooperate with orders, for ARS please, I beg of you please please please, be extremely cooperative and observant. I guess they have the license to kill. If you have links to lawyers or military men, you are 50% above the law. If you have links within the police, hmm some 80%, if DPO and above, 99%, if Commissioner or IG, 100% FREE!

LASTMA ready to tow

LASTMA ready to tow

2. LASTMA: Hmm, I’ve made a few friends with these guys, highest i’ve paid – 1,000 naira. A few times, I got away. If you’ve got some military (Army, Navy, Air Force) or even Combatant MOPOL sticker, you are 99% above the law. If you leave home before 6:00am and leave your office after 7:30pm, you most likely won’t encounter any of the law enforcement agents (except of course, our friends – the Police). On Awolowo Road, they come with the police to move all vehicles parked on the sides and you pay at least 15,000 naira to get your car back. Woe betide those without military stickers (by now you can see that this is more important than all your documents put together). Now you are thinking these guys are not dangerous cos they aren’t armed? You are totally wrong! Here LASTMA officials killed a passenger with an umbrella.  Elsewhere, a LASTMA official stands trial for collecting 10,000 naira from a car owner, see yawa. Lastma sacks 24 (http://thepmnews.com/2009/01/28/lastma-sacks-24)More?

See Contact details of Top LASTMA, LAMATA, Drainage e.t.c. officers and executives.

FRSC on fire

FRSC on fire

3. FRSC: These guys don’t listen to shite. They move you (tow, fly, pull, drag) to their office where you pay and get your receipt so you can put it in a frame and display it in your living room! These guys could be ruthless though, two Sundays ago, I saw an ugly scene at Ilupeju Bypass where an FRSC official brought out a brand new special (maybe official) axe and attempted to axe a motorist who was pleading with him, everyone around took to their heels, I was about slowing down, but man, i thought of my mother (mama dey for house like Fela said) and stepped on it.

Here, Tayo Odukoya pictures the FRSC living what they preach. An FRSC car goes up in flames with no fire extinguisher (Ironic, isn’t it?).

4. Others KAI, VIU e.t.c they come up everyday. Some factions wear purple, some lemon green and green, some yellow, red, pink, some have 24-bit colours! like the ones on Ligali Ayorinde Street who report to their Oga at the Local Government Secretariat and arrest you for slow driving or looking out of your window or illegal “trafficating” or stopping. As for inter-state routes, the Customs are all out looking for Cotonou-imported cars, impounding them and charging as high as 250,000 naira for fake customs papers. More on that later.

All these haven’t gone unnoticed as Gov. Fashola declares war on such indiscipline and threatens to sanction such corrupt people.

Acronyms (in zig-zag “order”)

RRS – Rapid Response Squad

ARS – Anti-Response Squad

MOT – Ministry of Transportation Certificate

MOPOL – Mobile Police

FRSC – Federal Road Safety Corporation (no mercy)

Police – NPF or Olopa (our best friends – seriously)

Traffic Warden - Yellow Fever (Red top or light green reflectors on Police Uniform, usually more peaceful and more useful unless flanked by the Police or LASTMA or both)

VIO – Vehicle Inspection Officer

VIU – Vehicle Inspection Unit (Yellow with diagonal black stripes)

KAI – Kick Against Indiscipline

LASTMA – Lagos State Traffic Management Authority

P of O - Proof of Ownership

Traffic – Means real go slow!

To be continued…

Joor oh! Mi o le fi ARS ta eyin o! (Please, I don’t joke with the Anti-Robbery Squad)

Joke of the day: WarriTV reports on the Niger Delta Crisis (wafi pidgin, youtube)

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