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Tension as gunmen kill two, kidnap one in Lagos

Voice Air Media, News Update

At least two persons were killed while a yet-to-be-identified woman was kidnapped by gunmen who attacked the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday in the Alagemo community of Igbelaara, off Ijede road in Ikorodu when the attackers invaded the area.

According to the police, no fewer than four members of a vigilante group were also injured during the incident.

In a video clip making the rounds on social media, a male voice was heard raising the alarm about the incident in his area.

“Kidnapping is happening right now in Igbe-Alagemo. What is all this? They have kidnapped two people. They are in the bush, they are the ones shooting,” the voice said.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident on Thursday, saying “two persons died, four others were injured, and one woman was kidnapped”.

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