{
  "id": 10986471,
  "title": "Ex-BBNaija housemate Cross laments street safety after theft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ex-bbnaija-housemate-cross-laments-street-safety-after-theft-10986471",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:48:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-bbnaija-housemate-cross-laments-street-safety-after-theft/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ikechukwu Okonkwo, better known as Cross, former participant of Big Brother Naija Season 6, expressed his displeasure over a recent theft incident in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos State. In a video shared on his X platform on Wednesday, Cross detailed how a group of beggars approached his car while he was driving in the area. One of the men engaged him in conversation at the window, which he obliged before the individual suddenly stole a piece from his car and fled. Cross expressed his frustration, blaming the Federal Government for allowing these beggars on the streets, stating, \"Nigeria is not safe. Federal government, what kind of mistake are you guys doing allowing these guys on the street?\"",
  "summary": "Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cross, has lamented the lack of safety in Lagos after a street beggar allegedly ripped a part from his car in Lekki. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-bbnaija-housemate-cross-laments-street-safety-after-theft/",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Big Brother Naija housemate Cross laments street safety.",
    "Group of beggars stole from his car in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.",
    "Cross blames Federal Government for allowing beggars on streets."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ex-BBNaija housemate Cross laments street safety after theft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ex-bbnaija-housemate-cross-laments-street-safety-after-theft",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:32:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}