VIDEO: Woman alleges assault by tout demanding money on Lagos road

A Lagos resident has come forward with allegations of assault by a street tout, commonly referred to as an 'agbero,' who reportedly demanded money from her. The incident occurred along the Ikate axis of the Lekki-Epe corridor in Lagos.

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This is how I got back home. When I was coming back, all these guys that beg on the road, my car window was down, so one of them came; the moment he came, before I could wind up, this guy was already holding the glass, that I could not wind up.

According to a video shared on social media, the woman was driving when a group of touts stationed along the road approached her car. One tout allegedly blocked her car window, preventing her from closing it, and demanded money. When the woman attempted to find cash in her purse, she discovered she had none. This led to a confrontation where the tout allegedly struck her in the face and tore her clothes during a struggle.

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He said I should give him money. I said, ‘what money?’ And I was even trying to give him money. I was trying to see if I had cash. When I opened my purse, I saw that I didn’t have cash. That was how this guy hit me on my face.

The woman, who displayed visible injuries around her eyes, described the ordeal as happening as she tried to drive off when the traffic light turned green. She expressed her distress and urged government intervention to address the persistent harassment and extortion by street touts on Lagos roads. This incident highlights a growing number of complaints from motorists experiencing similar encounters with 'agberos' across the state. The Lagos State Police Command has previously arrested suspects in connection with similar acts of harassment and attempted car damage.

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He dragged my clothes, and tore it. Governments really need to do something about those guys on the road. Because of the experience that I have with these people today, I can just imagine how many people are being harassed every day on Lagos roads.