Hoodlums kill man, injure others in Lagos shooting

Abiodun Olawale, Lagos

A man identified as Agbaje Ismail has been shot dead as hoodlums raided a street in Lagos suburb.

The incident, which occurred at No. 14 Sam Fadiya Street in the Abesan Estate Area of Lagos, was carried out by unidentified gunmen.

The Lagos State Police command confirmed the shooting, stating that investigation was ongoing.

“On August 3, 2023, an individual named Agbaje Ismail was shot and killed by assailants.

“At about 03:50 am, a distress call was received by the Division’s Police Command that an attack had taken place at No 14 Sam Fadiya Street in Abesan Estate, Ipaja, Lagos State,” stated Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin.

He added that “After arriving at the scene and securing the area, Nigeria Police Force operators found that the attackers had shot one Agbaje Ismail.

“At the scene of the attack, his work ID, which identifies him as an employee of Sharpax International Services, and numerous other work-related documents were discovered.

“The victim was quickly rushed to Alimosho General Hospital, where on-duty doctors confirmed his death.” The family requested that the body be released.”

The police further said the investigation to apprehend the culprits was still ongoing, and that further developments will be communicated in due course.

Meanwhile, sources within the neighbourhood disclosed that at least five other persons were injured in the ensuing fracas.

“After they shot one person dead, they continued shooting sporadically, which led to fracas.

“Many other people were seriously injured,” the source disclosed.