Suspected cultists kill Lagos security guard
August 26, 2026 12:52 am
Lagos PPRO, SP Abimbola Adebisi. Photo: Police
Uthman Salami and Enoch Oluwaleke
A security officer identified only as Stanley was shot dead during a suspected cult attack in the Sangotedo area of Lagos on Friday.
PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that cultists stormed Royale Estate in the area around 10pm to 11pm and opened fire indiscriminately.
A source who pleaded anonymity because of fear of attack told PUNCH Metro that the victim was shot more than three times before he was allegedly shot in the head.
“They just stormed the estate and started shooting. Stanley, the security man on duty, was shot several times, and in the head too, before they shot in the air and fled the area,” the source said.
The incident was also reported on social media platform NaijaConfra, where users shared videos and posts alleging that the attack was carried out by suspected cult members.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, told PUNCH Metro that the victim was shot by two unidentified persons riding a motorcycle.
“The incident occurred. He was shot by two unknown individuals on a motorcycle. The command has launched an investigation into the incident. No suspect yet,” she said.
The incident comes weeks after a security guard identified as Godwin was allegedly killed by suspected cultists in the Abule Ijesha area of Yaba, Lagos State.
PUNCH Metro reported that the assailants arrived in a vehicle, shot Godwin near his duty post and allegedly attacked him with an axe. Three other persons were also reportedly injured in the attack.
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