The security situation in Lagos state is causing alarm following the killing of three people by unknown gunmen who have taken control of the area. The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 11.35 p.m. in Gowon Estate, Ipaja area of the state.
The police command confirmed the incident, with the spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stating that the Gowon Estate Police Division received a distress call from the Naval Block of the estate reporting that some people had been shot by unknown gunmen on 41 Road, Union Bank Block in the estate.
At the scene, the officers were informed that the victims had been rushed to Igando General Hospital.
” While at the scene of the shooting, the police recovered nine expended cartridges and a bunch of keys.
“At Igando General Hospital, one unknown male corpse was recovered and evacuated to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba for preservation and autopsy.
“Further information given to the police revealed that two male corpses were taken away by their families.
”One male survivor, Doba Ngoze, is currently on admission at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba,” he said.
