A Lagos resident has narrated her frightening brush with suspected wig snatchers in the Igando area of the state.
Woman confess she is still in shock
The woman, who was on her way to a friend’s birthday celebration, said she had just alighted from a bus to board a motorcycle when an unknown person suddenly tugged at her wig from behind.
According to her, the force of the pull left her in shock as she struggled to understand what was happening.
“Guys, I’m just coming back. They almost stole my wig today at Igando. My friend is having her birthday party and I went there. I came down from the bus to take a bike. That’s how they drew the wig. The person drew it from the back. Guys, I’m shocked, I confess,” she narrated.
Her experience has stirred reactions online, with many Lagos residents sharing similar concerns about the rising trend of petty theft, especially during the festive season.
Others warned women to be extra cautious as thieves increasingly target wigs, jewellery, and other easily snatched accessories in crowded areas.
Social media reactions
@BIG_SHABZ: “This is not 2005, that gold is being snatched from people’s ears and neck in Oshodi and other notorious axis… but it’s the Lagos they ‘built’.Y’all need extra scarf to secure your wig this period.”
@Omo_Alaafin_Odoya: “Eeyah… many girls go use stolen wig do Xmas. Boyfriends out hunting Xmas gift for bae… imagine say na ontop moving bike she dey, she for fall and get injured… stay safe out there, wig wearers…”
@TOMI: “Make them no go pull my natural Afro o. It’s not a wig o.”
@Zoo_Magazines: “Insecurity don reach to dey thief wigs.”
The comments reflect growing frustration over petty crimes in parts of Lagos, with many urging residents especially women to secure their hairpieces and valuables more firmly when moving through busy areas.
As the holiday season approaches, concerns continue to rise over opportunistic thefts targeting unsuspecting commuters.
Watch the video below…
Women beware, wigs are being snatched off people’s head in Lagos 😭 pic.twitter.com/3E8uQ9toGe
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) December 8, 2025
