Lagos communities, leisure centres beef up security after cinema attack
Following the killing of two persons at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday, some entertainment centres across the axis have heightened security measures to prevent a recurrence, PUNCH Metro has learnt. Our correspondent gathered on Sunday that residential areas had also reviewed their security arrangements following the attack. Greater attention was also Read More:…
Two people were killed at the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos State, following a machete-wielding man's attempted entry, reportedly armed with a weapon. The assailant, who became violent upon being denied entry, stabbed a security guard to death and injured another, before being overpowered by officers and succumbing to his injuries.
This attack has prompted heightened security measures in the area, with entertainment centers and residential communities reviewing their safety arrangements. Access control and visitor monitoring have been emphasized, and additional security personnel have been added to entertainment hubs, both clubs and nightclubs. A resident of Lekki Phase One and a security guard at an entertainment facility confirmed these developments.
The Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has also activated its security platform, focusing on both entertainment centers and residents jogging in the area, urging vigilance and swift action against the threat.
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