Monday, April 27, 2026 - Popular content creator, Alvin of Lagos, has decried the escalating menace of local thugs, commonly known as 'area boys', who are exploiting residents in the Ajah area of Lagos State.
In a recent video circulating on social media, Alvin
revealed that he was forced to pay ₦100,000 to local touts before being allowed
to move his belongings into a new apartment within an estate in Ajah.
The content creator expressed shock at the audacity of the
touts, stating that the extortion did not stop at his initial move-in.
According to his account, these individuals demand cash payments for moving in
items as minor as kitchen utensils.
Alvin described a hostile atmosphere where residents are
subjected to constant surveillance and extortion, noting that the estate
management seems overwhelmed and unable to curb the incessant harassment by the
hoodlums.
This incident highlights the growing audacity of street
miscreants in Lagos.
Watch a
video of him speaking below
Content creator Alvin of Lagos has spoken out over what he described as nonstop extortion from touts in Lagos. According to him, he was forced to pay ₦100,000 before he could park into his new home in Ajah, and another ₦100,000 on a second occasion while moving his belongings.… pic.twitter.com/jCgU7Dzo4t
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) April 25, 2026
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