A tragic incident has occurred in the Igando area of Lagos State, where a young man named Golden was shot dead by gunmen inside his residence. The attackers, who arrived on a motorcycle, are believed to have carried out a targeted killing linked to a dispute over alleged 'Yahoo money'.
Attack Details
The incident happened on Tuesday in the Fatoki area of Igando. According to eyewitnesses, two assailants on a motorcycle searched for the victim before locating him and opening fire. The victim was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police Confirmation
A police source confirmed that officers responded to a distress call and found the victim in a pool of blood. The body was taken to the morgue after death was confirmed. The motive for the killing has not been officially established, and investigations are ongoing.
Advocacy Group Claims
An anti-cultism advocacy platform, Confra Naija, stated that the killing was not cult-related but stemmed from a business dispute involving Yahoo money. The group alleged that the attackers shot the victim in the head after locating him on the street.
Rising Insecurity Concerns
This incident comes shortly after another shooting in the Sangotedo area of Lagos, where a shawarma vendor was killed. These events have raised fresh concerns about gun-related attacks in the state. The Lagos State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement.
Broader Context
The Nigeria Police Force recently extradited a suspected internet fraudster, Samuel Ugberease, to the United States for alleged online romance scams and wire fraud. The extradition was carried out through INTERPOL after legal proceedings.
