According to Sahara Reporters, a witness said the men gained access by driving in behind a resident and threatening the security guards. As part of the drama, their getaway vehicle was said to have been stolen at gunpoint in Isolo, and arrived with the car owner still bundled inside the boot.
The police intervened soon after the robbery attempt began, and nobody was hurt.
The residents in the estate and surrounding neighborhoods awoke to the horrifying experience, which played out between the Second and Third Lekki Roundabouts, the gunmen arriving in two vehicles and storming their way into the estate.
The men had robbed about six residents before the police arrived at about 1.00am, blocking the main entrance of the estate with an armoured truck.
The robbers who seemed to have anticipated a gun-battle exchange with the police came with sophisticated assault weapons. Some residents speculated they were armed with Uzis and Ak 47s.
The relentless assault on the Police/Rapid Response service armoured truck forced the police to back off eventually. Fortunately, no life was lost in the course of the robbery and assault.
The robbers escaped, but the police are investigating.
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