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Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 20-year-old man in the Okokomaiko area of the Lagos State.
The deceased was on Friday, September 6, 2024, shot multiple times in his head, stomach, and leg, leading to his death.
The victim was reportedly pursued by the assailants before they caught up with him and fired multiple shots at about 9pm.
Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the Lagos Police Command, confirmed the incident.
He stated, “Information was received from concerned members of the public that at about 9 pm at Abeokuta Street, Okokomaiko, Ojo, Lagos, four unidentified gunmen were seen chasing a young man in the area. They shot him several times in the head, stomach, and leg until he died.”
However, the gunmen fled the scene before the arrival of the policemen that raced to the crime scene on receiving the report.
“After committing the act, they abandoned the corpse and took to their heels while they escaped to an unknown destination. Immediately after receiving the information, the anti-crime team visited the scene,” Hundeyin further said.
“The deceased’s body was photographed on the spot. The corpse was then evacuated and deposited at the Infectious Disease Hospital mortuary in Yaba.
“Investigation is in progress, and efforts are underway to trace the fleeing suspects for possible arrest and prosecution. The case will be transferred for further and discreet investigation.”
He requested members of the public to volunteer information that could help in apprehending the culprits to the police.
