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Security Guard Killed, Attacker Mobbed to Death at Lekki Cinema

Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises.

The incident, which triggered panic among cinema patrons and workers, occurred when the suspect allegedly attempted to gain entry into the cinema but was stopped by security guards.

Eyewitnesses said the assailant, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, became violent after being prevented from entering the premises.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, said the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another security personnel during the attack.

According to her, the suspect, who appeared to be destitute, was subsequently mobbed and died in the process.

“Two people have been confirmed dead,” Adebisi said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated.

She explained that the identity of the assailant and the precise sequence of events leading to his death were part of issues being examined by the police.

Adebisi further disclosed that the Chief Security Officer of the cinema had been taken into custody as investigations continued.

She said the police were also working to obtain and review the closed-circuit television, CCTV, footage from the premises.

According to her, the review of the footage would assist investigators in establishing what transpired and identifying any other persons who may have been involved in the incident.

The police spokesperson said an investigation had been launched into the incident, assuring that all relevant circumstances surrounding the deaths would be established.

The incident has raised concerns over security at entertainment and recreational facilities, particularly the ability of security personnel to detect and prevent dangerous individuals from gaining access to crowded premises.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had not disclosed the identities of the deceased or provided further details on the condition of the injured security guard.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Does he not know where his family members are?

Which excuse is influence of drugs

Let him continue his madness in hell.

It is well with us. Say no to drugs.

Tinubu's Lagos of agbero and drug dealers and drug addicts

Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a

This is why drug offences should be met with capital punishment.

RIP to the security guard

Are you sure it's not cultism

"...Adebisi further disclosed that the Chief Security Officer of the cinema had been taken into custody as investigations continued..."

WHY ?

Abi na somebody carry him babe go cinema go totori, colossal loss of lives.

COMRADES, depression is real...so this thing wei we dey see for Oyigbo land en don dey enter Nija small small

Ponmoalata:
This is why drug offences should be met with capital punishment.

RIP to the security guard

If only Chicago had capital punishment for drug offences, we would have been spared from the disaster in Aso Rock

When authorities allow touts to have free day. Just a matter of time, we will all pay for sins of omissions.

Poor security men. They couldn't take him out before they triggered him further now one of them have lost his life

Yesterday was a news of a boy who killed his biological father with cutlass in Anambra. Does that mean that "Peter Obi's Anambra of agbero and drug dealers and drug addicts were in action?
Mofos!

Stanna2025:
Tinubu's Lagos of agbero and drug dealers and drug addicts

Since he too was killed, it's a fair deal.
Kill and get killed.

Ponmoalata:
This is why drug offences should be met with capital punishment.

RIP to the security guard

Una no go remain one. Drug offences my foot. What about the producers and sellers.

KillahPriest:
"...Adebisi further disclosed that the Chief Security Officer of the cinema had been taken into custody as investigations continued..."

WHY ?

Clearly written there ...in relation to the death of the assailant. Obviously it seems he was restrained then killed rather than killed spontaneously.

Always good to pray as it prepares you for the unexpected.

Some people in this life just move about with evil load of theirs, hoping to dump it on others as if others don't have enough problems of their own.

The security guard lose guard.

I no fit turn my back on somebody with machete and knife threatening me.

I will give you a good distance and 100% alert of your every move.

RIP to the dead

Does he not know where bourdiliion is?

Security work or gateman is one of the riskiest jobs in Nigeria

The work of colos. Say no to drugs!

Konjiboii:
Does he not know where bourdiliion is?

Or Onitsha where Gringory resides.

Foolish madaman his mates are valued special advisors to one presidential candidate like that.

seunjungle1:
Yesterday was a news of a boy who killed his biological father with cutlass in Anambra. Does that mean that "Peter Obi's Anambra of agbero and drug dealers and drug addicts were in action?
Mofos!

Oga there was no such news in Anambra. Slow down to dey lie naaaaa. Slow down small naaaa

Nobody had phone to snap or record it?

Lagos under Sanwo-olu is fast becoming an urban slum where anything goes. This is why opposition is a tool for development. It makes governments sit on their toes.

When did we start having mass murders

anonimi:
If only Chicago had capital punishment for drug offences, we would have been spared from the disaster in Aso Rock

Make I go report. We need to sanitize this forum.

he was high on. maduro. products