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Handbags, envelopes now attract criminals in Port Harcourt
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People carrying such items suspected to contain money are attacked every day by motorbike riding gunmen. Kingsley Jamabo, a resident of Port Harcourt, told NAN, that the upsurge in criminal activities in the city was now a source of worry to the people. Jamabo said that carrying of envelopes and small bags along the streets was now a problem in Port Harcourt. He said it was dangerous to carry small bags and envelopes, which, he noted, could attract gun-bearing criminals to the people carrying such items. “You see innocent persons are always shot by criminals for carrying bags, envelopes or bulky items on the roads,’’ he added. Clement Ngo, a trader, said that carrying big envelopes, small bags or even papers containing some items was an easy way to invite trouble.
Ngo said that he had seen two innocent people shot by criminals on motobike with the intention of snatching their envelopes or handbags. Juliet Aminigo told NAN that the situation was such that people had to stop carrying handbags for their safety. “Shooting people carrying small bags and envelopes on the roads of Port Harcourt is now a common phenomenon,” she added. She called on the government to beef up security in the city to send away the criminals.
“Government should please provide more policemen and other security men on the streets of Port Harcourt,’’ Aminigo said.
Ngo said that he had seen two innocent people shot by criminals on motobike with the intention of snatching their envelopes or handbags. Juliet Aminigo told NAN that the situation was such that people had to stop carrying handbags for their safety. “Shooting people carrying small bags and envelopes on the roads of Port Harcourt is now a common phenomenon,” she added. She called on the government to beef up security in the city to send away the criminals.
“Government should please provide more policemen and other security men on the streets of Port Harcourt,’’ Aminigo said.
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