According to PM News Nigeria, Nollywood actress Teniola Aladese has expressed fear for her safety within her Lekki estate, saying she no longer feels comfortable taking walks alone and that “strange men” frequently follow her.
She contrasted the experience with her former neighborhood in Magodo, where she said walking even at odd hours felt normal. Her comments have spread widely online and triggered broader discussion about security gaps in high-end, gated communities in Lagos.
Vanguard Nigeria also quoted her remarks, reinforcing how quickly the story has escalated from a personal complaint to a citywide conversation on women’s safety.
Echotitbits take: Lekki’s “secure celebrity zone” branding is taking a hit. When high-profile residents go public, it usually points to estate-management failure. Expect more residents to demand stricter access control—and more celebrities to quietly upgrade private security or relocate to tighter-vetted enclaves.
Source: Tribune – https://tribuneonlineng.com/i-no-longer-feel-safe-walking-alone-in-lekki-teniola-aladese/ 2026-01-26
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