A lady has recently shared a harrowing experience, shedding light on the perils of residing in Lagos. The incident unfolded in Lagos market, where the woman fell victim to a stealthy thief armed with a razor, leaving her bag irreparably torn in an attempt to pilfer her phone.
Taking to her account, @tosyn__, on the microblogging platform X, she recounted the incident, expressing shock at the thief's deftness in executing the act unbeknownst to her. The lady, in a rather surprising twist, went on to commend the thief for what she assumes must have been a challenging task.
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Reactions to the post:
@dejiimole shared his precautionary measure, stating: "Once I’m in a busy place in lag, I carry my bag like a pregnancy."
@Isa4cIsiaka empathetically revealed a similar incident involving his mother, highlighting the alarming state of security in Lagos.
@addyxdesign offered practical advice, suggesting a switch to leather bags for enhanced safety in Lagos, adding, "Normally you don’t go around with this type of bag in Lagos oh😭. It’s easy target. Just switch to leather bags, so sorry you encountered this😂."
@crocsfoot_ng inquired about the capture of the culprit, expressing concern for justice.
@nodesizzler humorously cautioned, "Na December we dey oGuide your properties," emphasizing the need for vigilance during the festive season.
@Thugnificiento07 shared a personal anecdote, recounting a similar incident where his phone was snatched skillfully while walking, evoking empathy from others in the thread.