Two confirmed Dead as machete-wielding man storms IMAX cinemas Lekki, Lagos
Two people have been confirmed dead after a machete- and knife-wielding man stormed the IMAX cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday night, August 29.,
Eyewitnesses say the assailant, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, attempted to enter the cinema premises when the security guards stopped him.
Confirming the incident to LIB, the spokesperson of the command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, said the assailant, who appeared to be destitute, allegedly stabbed the guard to death and injured another security guard.
Adebisi mentioned that the assailant was mobbed, resulting in his death.
She said the cinema’s Chief Security Officer is currently in custody, and authorities are working to obtain and review CCTV footage from the premises to identify any other persons who may have been involved in the incident.
She said an investigation has been launched into the incident.
Source: Lindaikejiblog