Lagos has been ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
According to a report by the Economic Intelligent Unit, Lagos is the fourth most dangerous city in the world, News24 Nigeria reports.
The report states that terrorism and piracy are the main factors that contribute to the city's poor security.
The fact that Lagos is the second fastest growing city in Africa may also be contributing to the situation.
“Rapid growth is not always a good thing because Lagos is now a magnet for two perpetual threats to peace: Pirates and Islamist warriors.
"Pirates threaten trade and use kidnapping as a method of funding. Islamist terrorist groups such as Boko Haram want to create their own version of heaven on earth by destroying cities such as Lagos and imposing strict Sharia law.
"Lagos has enormous potential but as yet little to show for it – hence its poor ranking,” the report states.
The EIU annual survey ranks the world’s 140 major cities.
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