A motorcycle rider has been shot dead by two unidentified gunmen near the back gate of Yaba College of Technology in Lagos State, sparking concerns over security in the area.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening when the attackers intercepted the victim, who was riding a motorcycle, before shooting him at close range.
A resident familiar with the incident, who requested anonymity, said the assailants wore masks and fled immediately after the shooting.
According to the source, the attack happened suddenly, leaving the victim dead at the scene.
A police source confirmed that the authorities had received information about the killing and commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The source said investigators were considering the possibility of a cult-related attack, although the motive had yet to be established.
The deceased’s remains were subsequently taken to a morgue, while efforts were ongoing to identify the victim and track down the suspects.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said she was unaware of the incident when contacted but promised to provide further information. No update had been made available as of the time of filing this report.
