Residents and commuters who use the Alakija corridor linking Satellite Town, Festac Town, Mile 2 and other parts of Lagos are raising fresh concerns over security, following reports of increasing criminal activities targeting motorists caught in traffic.
The latest concerns emerged after accounts circulated on social media alleging that several commuters were recently robbed while trapped in heavy traffic along the Alakija axis.
While Festac Online could not independently verify details of the reported incident, residents say the concerns are not entirely new, describing criminal activities around traffic-prone sections of the corridor as a recurring issue.
For many commuters, the Alakija route remains one of the busiest gateways connecting Amuwo-Odofin communities with other parts of Lagos. However, some residents allege that criminals often take advantage of prolonged traffic congestion to target motorists, particularly during evening hours.
Several residents who spoke with Festac Online said they have become increasingly cautious when using the route after dark, citing concerns about theft, intimidation and suspicious activities around traffic hotspots.
The growing concerns have renewed calls for increased security patrols, improved surveillance and stronger enforcement along major traffic corridors serving Festac Town, Satellite Town and surrounding communities.
Community members are urging residents to remain vigilant, keep vehicle windows secured where possible, avoid displaying valuables openly and report suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
The development has also sparked conversations about the broader relationship between prolonged traffic congestion and security challenges across parts of Lagos, particularly in areas that experience heavy vehicular movement.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by security agencies regarding the latest reports circulating online.
Residents, however, say proactive intervention is necessary to prevent the situation from escalating and to ensure that commuters can travel safely through one of the area’s most important transport corridors.