Lagos State And The Most Dangerous Bus Stops

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Oshodi Under Bridge – Pickpocket Central

If you’ve ever passed through Oshodi Under Bridge, you know it’s a jungle. Pickpockets operate in broad daylight, targeting phones, cash, wallets, and even gold chains. Also, beware of fake fights, they are distractions to steal from you.

 Iyana Ipaja – “One-Chance” Zone
Iyana Ipaja is notorious for “one-chance” robbery buses. Victims are lured into commercial buses only to be robbed of cash, phones, and sometimes forced to withdraw money from ATMs. Never enter half-filled buses so early in the morning or at night there. You could fall victim.

 Mile 2 – Robbery Hotspot
Known for its endless traffic, Mile 2 is where traffic robbers strike. They smash car windows, snatch bags, and vanish before anyone reacts. The worst time? Evening rush hours and early mornings.

Berger Bus Stop – Night Movement Risks
Berger may look calm during the day, but at night, it’s risky for passengers walking to connect interstate buses. Reports of bag snatching and phone theft are frequent there. Also, be weary of fake "local govt enforcement touts", they feast on unsuspecting Nigerians who pack recklessly by the roadside to pick passengers.

 CMS – Beware of Fake Agberos
CMS is full of fake touts (agberos) who pose as transport assistants. They trick passengers, collect fake fares, and sometimes work with pickpockets.

 Ojota Bridge – Kidnappers’ Den?
Though not as bad as before, Ojota Bridge has seen several kidnapping reports, especially involving unsuspecting passengers entering private cars pretending to be commercial vehicles.

 Ojuelegba – Cult Clashes and Chaos
Ojuelegba is chaotic, with frequent cult clashes that sometimes spill into the streets. Robbers take advantage of this confusion to pick pockets and snatch bags.

Iyana Oworo – Sudden Bag Snatching, one chance operators
Located near the Third Mainland Bridge, Iyana Oworo is a notorious bag-snatching spot, especially during traffic jams. Beware of okada riders who grab bags and speed off. Be careful of one chance operators too, do not board half-filled sienna or buses in the wee hours of the morning or late night.

 Ajah – Late-Night Street Boys
Ajah is developing fast, but its late-night streets are dangerous. Street boys attack commuters waiting for buses, especially near Ajah Under Bridge.

 Lekki-Epe Express (Jakande Area) – Road Traps
The Jakande area along the Lekki-Epe Expressway is infamous for road traps. Criminals sometimes create fake traffic jams just to rob cars and unsuspecting passengers.

How to Stay Safe at Lagos Bus Stops

_Avoid entering half-filled or suspicious buses (“one-chance”).
_Hold your bag tightly in crowded areas
_Don’t use your phone carelessly in traffic or at bus stops.
_Travel early or in groups when possible.
_Trust your instincts—if a bus or area feels unsafe, leave immediately.

_Culled from: Crimescope News Bulletin, July 2025 Edition