Despite repeated government crackdowns and arrests, hoodlums popularly known as area boys continue to terrorise motorists along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, one of Lagos’ busiest road corridors, VICTOR AYENI writes
The Lekki-Epe Expressway, which runs through Eti-Osa Local Government Area, is one of Lagos State’s busiest road corridors, serving as the main gateway to the rapidly expanding Lekki Peninsula.
Stretching from Lekki through Ajah and Sangotedo to Epe, the highway links sprawling residential estates, commercial centres, tourist destinations and emerging industrial hubs. Every day, thousands of commuters, business owners, schoolchildren and visitors rely on the corridor, making it one of the state’s most heavily travelled routes.
But beneath the glittering skyline of luxury estates, shopping malls and high-rise developments lies a growing menace that has turned daily commuting into an ordeal for many motorists.
Residents and regular road users have raised the alarm over the activities of hoodlums who extort motorists and attack vehicles with stones, sticks and other objects whenever drivers refuse to part with money.
