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3 Monkeys Arrested In Ikotun Lagos For Theft
Oct 16, 2012 – 3 Monkeys Arrested In Ikotun Lagos For Theft
In a one of a kind drama that happened over the weekend in Lagos State Nigeria, 3 monkeys and their handlers who are Fulani herdsmen were arrested for allegedly breaching public peace and stealing. naijagists.com
The monkeys and their minders got arrested at Ikotun roundabout.
We learnt the monkeys who resisted being forced into the Police station continued their usual acrobatic demonstration and displays at the entrance of the Police station.
As the monkey’s demonstration stirred up confusion due to the large crowd at the Police Station, the police officers who arrested them threatened to shoot them.
Few minutes later, Ikotun Divisional Police Officer, Akika later came to their rescue.
It was learnt through the residents that whenever the monkeys and their minders were in Ikotun, a large crowd usually gathered to watch them display. But criminals seized the opportunity to steal from the onlookers and passers-by pickpockets usually have a field day during such displays.
Before the monkeys were arrested on Friday, a victim, Nurudeen Idowu complained to the police that when he passed through a crowd watching the monkeys, he lost N5,700 he had on him.
He said he suspected that the monkeys’ minders were collaborating with criminals to steal from the people.
Another victim, Mrs. Victoria Udoh, claimed she lost N22,000 when she joined the crowd to watch the monkeys display, lamenting that she could not tell her husband how she lost the money.
A trader in Ikotun market, Edwin Chris, also claimed he was a victim. He said his N9,000 was stolen as he watched the monkeys during the week.
Chimere John
October 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM
It was learnt through the residents that whenever the monkeys and their minders were in Ikotun, a large crowd usually gathered to watch them display. But criminals seized the opportunity to steal from the onlookers and passers-by pickpockets usually have a field day during such displays.
Before the monkeys were arrested on Friday, a victim, Nurudeen Idowu complained to the police that when he passed through a crowd watching the monkeys, he lost N5,700 he had on him.
fadairo kehinde
October 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Ikotun is neither a zoo or museum that people will stand and watch monkeys display.
Maria
October 16, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Nawa o but people 2 dey look
Adeniran
October 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM
What is d big deal in Monkey display to watch ? All should be taught dat public gathering in Nig is dangerous. GO to Adamawa and watch u w know what Boko haram is
Evang Stan-Otar
October 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM
‘Nobody is drawn in a river, if He does not go to the’.
Samson Felix
October 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Let GOD tak control of tin in nigga.
JUSTICE FORALL
October 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM
WHEN WILL MY PPL EVER LEARN?
mr hacky
October 16, 2012 at 10:03 PM
ppl and their low mentality watchin monkey displaying what is the benefit .if u need any fun go to the zoo
Chima
October 17, 2012 at 9:31 AM
These guys uses jazz to steal peoples money,it has happened to me before. I lost 30+ that day in Abuja.
Brightstar Clement
October 17, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Make better use of your time. not watching monkeys.
kayode
October 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM
A lot of fun in zoo none of dem will go thr 2 catch fun…dats wat u pple deserved jawe ….alaworanla!!!
ujah joe
October 18, 2012 at 8:35 AM
is God that can save nigeria
Terkimbi Injave
October 18, 2012 at 11:47 AM
The monkeys and their handlers should be charged for conspiracy.
saint E.E
October 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Shine ur eye 9jer pple
yusuf muhammed
October 31, 2012 at 7:19 AM
Jobless pple
kofo
November 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM
lol
caroline
November 6, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Its a shame to those who fall victims how could you loose yo money whilst watching monkeys display that’s ridiculous to say the least. I’m not a nigerian but when did Ikotun became a zoo. People shoud be wise. Find something beta to make yoself useful than to watch monkeys. I think the victims deserve wat they got. People knows that whenever there is these monkey display money disappear so why going there. To that woman victim wat are you going to tell yo husband that you lost the money whilst enjoying monkey display kikikiki!! you mek me laugh, forgive my manners but this is fun cant you see it
olabode gbenga
February 17, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Is very commune if u busy u would get time to look at all dis stupid things,and moreve is nt all dis Boko people carry monkey waka everywhere so people should stop fool them self.