CCTV footage has captured the shocking moment Lagos socialite, Gbenga Obama, was robbed of his gold jewellery valued at N40 million in broad daylight on Fadeyi Aladura Street, Ikeja.
The disturbing incident, which unfolded in full view of passers-by, has sparked conversations about the rising boldness of criminals operating across Lagos.
The footage shows the assailant swiftly targeting Obama, who was standing with two other men opposite a popular hotel on the street.According to eyewitness accounts, the men quickly dispersed, leaving the gun-wielding robber face-to-face with Obama.
The assailant reportedly fired multiple shots at him, though the bullets did not penetrate. Witnesses claimed this could be due to Obama being fortified, a belief common in Lagos social circles.
Despite the failed shots, the robber eventually dispossessed Obama of his expensive jewellery before escaping the scene with shocking ease.
What stood out for many was the robber’s means of escape, he arrived with an accomplice on a motorcycle, even though motorcycles are banned from entering Fadeyi Aladura Street. How he gained access remains a mystery.
The entire operation lasted only a few minutes, leaving stunned bystanders in disbelief at the audacity of the lone robber.
Eyewitnesses described the attack as bold and fearless, carried out in broad daylight on a busy street without any immediate intervention.
The brazen robbery has once again brought safety concerns in Lagos to the fore, as cases of daylight theft and violent attacks appear to be increasing.
Gbenga Obama, a former chairman of Computer Village, is well-known in social circles for his flamboyant lifestyle and taste for luxury. He is yet to make a public statement on the incident, but the estimated N40 million loss of jewellery underscores the severity of the attack.
Meanwhile, police authorities are expected to review the CCTV footage in a bid to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
