#Lagosunrest trends as residents of Lagos take to the street defend themselves against robbers amid lockdown over Coronavirus (videos/photos)
The hashtag #Lagosunrest has emerged as a trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. This surge in popularity follows reports of residents in various communities in Lagos state taking to the streets to protect themselves against robbers amid the lockdown enforced due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Over the past few days, there have been instances of looting and household robberies by criminals taking advantage of the lockdown. This has prompted residents to assume the role of vigilantes, with criticisms directed at the police for their perceived lack of action against the rising crime rates.
Reports of these events and related videos and tweets have led to a significant online presence. Tweets and videos have shown residents securing their neighborhoods and expressing concern over the current si...