2 People Dead As Man Wielding A Machete And Knife Attacks IMAX Cinema In Lekki, Lagos State
Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises. The incident, which triggered panic among cinema patrons and workers, occurred when the suspect allegedly attempted to gain entry into the cinema but was stopped by security guards. Eyewitnesses said the assailant, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, became violent after being prevented from entering the premises. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, said the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another security personnel during the attack. According to her, the suspect who appear to be destitute, was subsequently mobbed and died in the process. “Two people have been confirmed dead,” Adebisi said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated...
