Brain Jotter, a popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, has cried out after being harassed by suspected thugs while driving in his car in Lagos.
In a post shared on his official Instagram page, the skit maker uploaded a video and captioned it, “Nigerian zoo keepers are the worst. We lack good wild life and they let a lion escape from the zoo this is sad.”
The video shows the moment the content creator was confronted by a group of men on a Lagos road who reportedly refused to allow him free passage, demanding settlement before he could leave.
According to Brain Jotter, this incident is not an isolated one, and he is not the only one who has been targeted by these thugs.
In recent times, several other celebrities and ordinary residents have come forward with similar complaints about extortion, harassment, and vandalism by street touts in different parts of Lagos.
One of the most notable cases is that of DJ Salt of Life, the younger sister of Afrobeats star Ayra Starr, who cried out after suspected area boys damaged her car in Lagos.
DJ Salt of Life said the men mistook her for the singer, shouted her sister’s name, and attacked the vehicle when she did not give them money.
Medical doctor Olusina Ajidahun, known as The Bearded Sina, and music video director ThankGod Omori, popularly called TG Omori, separately recounted how they were extorted and threatened by street touts while carrying out their professional duties in the state.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has warned that the state government will continue to arrest and dislodge street urchins across the state, but the cash handouts from celebrities, influencers, and members of the public are undermining those efforts.
“The cash handouts are creating a sense of entitlement among these touts, and we need to work together to build a safer and more orderly Lagos,” Tokunbo Wahab said.
The latest incident involving Brain Jotter has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the government to take action to protect citizens from these thugs.
Key Facts
• Brain Jotter, a popular Nigerian comedian, was harassed by suspected thugs in Lagos.
• The thugs demanded settlement before allowing him free passage.
• Several other celebrities and ordinary residents have reported similar incidents of extortion, harassment, and vandalism by street touts in Lagos.
• Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has warned that cash handouts from celebrities, influencers, and members of the public are creating a sense of entitlement among these touts.
• The state government will continue to arrest and dislodge street urchins across the state.
### Nigerian Angle:
This incident highlights the need for greater security measures to protect citizens from these thugs and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The state government must take decisive action to address this issue and ensure that citizens feel safe and secure in their homes and on the streets.
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