Man shot dead in Lagos over business dispute

Tragedy has struck again in Lagos, with a man known as Golden losing his life in a brazen shooting in Igando. The details emerging paint a grim picture of a targeted attack, where assailants on a motorcycle ambushed the victim on Fatoki Street. This incident, occurring just days after another fatal shooting in Sangotedo, underscores the persistent security challenges plaguing our state.

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We got a report that someone was shot on Fatoki Street, and when our men were deployed to the scene, the deceased was found lying lifeless in a pool of blood. He was taken to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead and later taken to the morgue.

While initial reports hinted at cult involvement, further information suggests a more mundane, yet equally disturbing, motive: a business dispute. This highlights the volatile nature of certain commercial dealings in Lagos, where disagreements can escalate to deadly violence. The fact that the victim was shot in the head as he sat outside his premises speaks to the attackers' ruthlessness and the brazenness of the crime.

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The victim in that incident was identified as Golden. Although two cult groups (Aye and Vikings) were mentioned in this incident, sources confirmed that the attack was not cult-related but rather a case of a business dispute involving Yahoo money.

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed an ongoing investigation, but the lack of immediate comment from the spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, is concerning. In a city as dynamic and often perilous as Lagos, swift and transparent communication from law enforcement is crucial to maintaining public trust and assuring residents that their safety is paramount. We await further details as the investigation unfolds, hoping for justice for Golden and a renewed commitment to tackling the violence that mars our communities.

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The assailants thereafter located him in the area and allegedly shot him in the process.