An unidentified man was fatally shot near the back gate of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos State on Saturday evening, October 10, with police suspecting a cult-related attack. According to The Punch, the incident occurred when two masked gunmen blocked the victim's motorcycle path, opened fire, and fled the scene. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that an investigation is underway, with preliminary findings pointing to possible cult involvement.
Details of the Attack Near YABATECH Back Gate
A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told journalists that the victim was riding a motorcycle when two masked men suddenly emerged and cut across his path. The attackers shot him and immediately escaped, leaving the man dead at the scene. The source described the attack as sudden and swift, noting that it took place in the evening when the victim was likely unaware of the danger.
The shooting has heightened concerns about gang violence in Lagos, which has experienced recurrent cult-related killings and clashes. The state remains one of the most affected regions in Nigeria for such incidents, with attacks often occurring in public spaces like bus stops and educational institutions.
Police Investigation and Preliminary Findings
A police source told journalists that officers have begun working to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify the perpetrators. The source indicated that early signs suggest cult activity as a possible motive, although no arrests have been made yet. The same source confirmed that the deceased's body has been deposited in a morgue pending further investigation.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Abimbola Adebisi stated that she had not yet received information about the incident but promised to follow up with a statement. As of the time of this report, no official update had been provided, leaving residents and students near YABATECH anxious for answers.
Context of Cult-Related Killings in Lagos
The killing near YABATECH adds to a pattern of violence in Lagos, where cult-related killings and gang clashes occur with wave-like frequency. In a related incident, Legit.ng previously reported that a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Kamoru Omokoye, was shot dead by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in Ibeju-Lekki. In that case, the assailants arrived in an unregistered Lexus RX 350, shot the victim in the head, and sped away immediately.
These incidents underscore the persistent security challenges in Lagos, particularly in public areas. The police have not yet confirmed whether the YABATECH shooting is linked to any specific group, but the investigation continues, and further updates are expected as officers gather more evidence.
