Two killed as man allegedly under influence of drugs attacks security guards in Lagos
Two people have been confirmed dead following a violent incident at IMAX Cinemas in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Friday night after a man armed with a machete and knife reportedly attacked security personnel at the facility. The incident caused panic among patrons and workers at the cinema after the suspect allegedly attempted to enter […] Two killed as man allegedly under influence of drugs…
Two individuals lost their lives following a violent incident at an IMAX Cinema in Lagos State, Nigeria on Friday night, according to the Lagos State Police Command. The attack was allegedly carried out by a man wielding a machete and a knife, who was reportedly under the influence of drugs. The suspect attempted to enter the cinema premises but was stopped by security guards, who subsequently became the target of the man's aggression.
One security guard was killed and another was injured during the confrontation. The suspect was later attacked by a mob and succumbed to his injuries. The police have commenced investigations to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. As of now, the identities of the deceased have not been disclosed, and further details regarding the condition of the injured security guard have not been provided by the police.
The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place at entertainment venues and other recreational facilities in Lagos.
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