The Banana Island Estate in Ikoyi, Lagos, has announced an immediate ban on all short-term rental operations, including Airbnb, following a security breach linked to criminal activity.
The decision was confirmed in a statement by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association (BIPORAL), which cited the need to preserve security, privacy, and community harmony. The association stated that short-term rentals had been exploited by criminals to gain access to the gated estate.
“Following the recent security breach and the violation of our longstanding peaceful coexistence as a community, the executive committee has resolved to bring a complete end to the operation of short-let and Airbnb activities,” the statement read.
The ban takes effect from Monday, February 9, and applies to both residential and commercial properties on the island.
This move comes after police arrested eight suspected thieves on Friday. According to BIPORAL, the suspects had rented a short-let apartment at George Residences on Femi Pedro Street as a base for coordinated thefts within the estate.
A tip-off from a security team member led to a police raid supported by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Onikan. The operation resulted in the recovery of stolen items, including vehicles, phones, and a laptop.
The association assured residents of its commitment to safety and confirmed that all suspects have confessed to the crimes.
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