Machete-Wielding Man Attacks Security Guards At Lekki Cinema, Kills Two

Two people have reportedly been killed following an attack at the a cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, after a machete-wielding man allegedly stormed the facility.

The incident occurred on Friday night, causing panic among cinema patrons and workers at the entertainment facility.

The suspect, who was reportedly armed with a machete and a knife, allegedly attempted to gain access to the cinema but was stopped by security personnel.

Eyewitnesses said the man became violent after he was prevented from entering the premises and allegedly attacked the security guards.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, confirmed the incident.

She said the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another security personnel.

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Adebisi said the suspect was subsequently mobbed and died in the process.

“Two people have been confirmed dead,” the police spokesperson said.

She added that the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated.

According to her, the suspect appeared to be destitute and was also suspected to have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.

The police spokesperson said the Chief Security Officer of the cinema had been taken into custody as part of the investigation.

She added that the command was working to obtain and review the closed-circuit television footage from the cinema to establish the sequence of events.

Adebisi said the CCTV footage would also help investigators determine whether other people were involved in the incident.

The police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the deaths.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet to release the identities of the two deceased persons or provide further details on the condition of the injured security personnel.

  

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How Man Was Beaten To Death In Agege Over Allegation Of Phone Theft

A young man identified simply as Azeez has been beaten to death by suspected cultists following a dispute over a missing phone at Oko-Oba in the Agege area of Lagos State.

A police source told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the incident occurred on Monday, August 3.

According to the source, Azeez was involved in an argument with some of his colleagues over a missing phone after they attended a party.

The source said the argument later degenerated into an assault on Azeez by some of the suspected cultists, said to be his friends.

“We got a report that he passed away as a result of an assault on him by some suspected cultists said to be his friends. The argument was as a result of a missing phone,” the source said.

 

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The source added that Azeez later succumbed to injuries sustained during the assault.

Meanwhile, an anti-cultism advocacy platform, Naija Confra, in a post on Saturday, gave further details of the incident, saying it began on Sunday night, August 2, during a birthday celebration.

According to the platform, a fight broke out at the event, during which one Abela allegedly took a phone and handed it to Azeez.

The platform said trouble started after the owner of the phone began searching for it.

It alleged that when the owner and his friends confronted Azeez after the phone was found in his possession, he told them that Abela had given him the phone to keep.

“Abela, who was sitting there, denied Azeez, even when people saw him. Azeez would never accuse Abela, an NBM leader who is also a boss to him, if it was not true,” the platform claimed.

Naija Confra further alleged that the owner of the phone and his friends, unable to confront Abela, attacked Azeez before leaving the party.

The platform added that Azeez later confronted Abela over his alleged denial of giving him the phone, leading to another argument and subsequent assault.

It alleged that Azeez was taken to another location by suspected members of the Neo-Black Movement, where the attack was carried out on him.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, could not be reached for comments as calls made to her telephone lines were not responded to.

A text message sent to her had yet to be replied to as of the time this report was filed.

  

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Court Remands 45-Year Old Man In Kirikiri For Kissing Lady Without Her Consent

An Ogba Magistrates Court in Lagos State has arraigned a 45-year-old man, Afeez Adewale, for sexually assaulting a lady, Jane Echenwodo.

The assault was said to have occurred at about 3a m, on May 17, 2026, in Ajelanwa, Ipaja area of the State.

According to the charge sheet marked 12026, the Commissioner of Police is prosecuting Adewale in connection with the incident.

In the first count, the Police alleged that the defendant sexually assaulted one Jane Echenwodo by kissing her without consent. The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 263 (1)(2) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The second count alleged that the defendant sexually harassed the same complainant. The charge was brought under Section 264 (1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

 

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In the third count, Adewale was accused of assaulting the complainant. The prosecution alleged that the action occurred during an attempt to kiss her and led to injuries. This offence is contrary to Section 170(1) and punishable under Section 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The case was filed by SP Endurance Ovwigho, Divisional Police Officer, Ipaja, Lagos. The IPO listed on the charge sheet was Inspector Shittu Ayantoun of Ipaja Division.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The prosecutor, Inspector Lucky Ihiehie, asked the court for a date for hearing.

The presiding Magistrate, Mrs. M.O. Tanimola, granted him bail with two sureties, who must show evidence of means of livelihood and tax payment.

The defendant was remanded in custody at the Correctional Centre at Kirikiri Town, Lagos, pending perfection of his bail conditions.

The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and urged members of the public to report cases of assault to the nearest Police station.

Cases of men being arraigned in court for kissing women without their consent has become rife in recent times. It would be recalled that a Nigerian health assistant at York Hospital, in the UK, Adewale Kudabo, was recently sentenced to 12 months in prison for sexually assaulting a female patient under his care.

Kudabo, 47, was convicted on two counts of sexual assault at York Crown Court, after pleading guilty to the offences.

The court heard that the victim, who was almost entirely immobile due to a serious medical condition, was assaulted twice while in her hospital bed.

Prosecutor Henry Fernandez told the court that the first incident occurred after Kudabo gave the patient a bed bath and leaned over to kiss her on the lips. Despite her attempts to turn away, she was unable to resist due to her condition.

A few days later, Kudabo returned to offer another bed bath, which the woman declined. He then kissed her again while she lay helpless, Fernandez said.

“She was in a lot of pain and almost completely dependent on others for her care,” he added.

The incidents took place nine months after Kudabo arrived in the UK from Nigeria. At the time, he was employed as a healthcare assistant at York Hospital and living in the South Bank area of the city.

In a victim impact statement read in court, the woman described ongoing trauma since the incidents. She said she had experienced “helplessness, fear and loss of trust,” along with depression, anxiety, and recurring flashbacks.

Kudabo’s defence counsel, Jerry Sodipe, said the defendant accepted that his behaviour was “inappropriate” but highlighted his previously unblemished record.

Sentencing him, Judge Alex Menary said, “You abused the trust placed in you as a carer. She was particularly vulnerable—immobile and dependent on you for her care. I am satisfied the kiss was on the lips, not the forehead. What you did has had a profound impact on the victim’s life.”

The judge added that the nature of the offence required an immediate custodial sentence “to mark the seriousness of what you did to someone in your care.”

Kudabo served half of his 12-month sentence in custody and the remainder on licence. He has also been placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

  

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Trafficking Of 16-Year Old Victim To Libya For Prostitution: Lagos Court Adjourns Case To October

A LAGOS Chief Magistrate’ Court yesterday adjourned the alleged human trafficking case involving a 45-year-old woman, Martina Adebayo, to October 29, 2026, for mention.
The defendant was earlier granted bail on June 9,2026, by Magistrate Lateef Owolabi in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties, each of whom must provide evidence of ownership landed property. The matter had initially been adjourned to July 16, 2026, for trial.

Adebayo was arrested on June 1,2026, and transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command for investigation into the alleged offences.

 

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According to police investigations, the defendant’s daughter, Tosin Adebayo, also known as Tosin Moses and currently at large, allegedly lured a 16-year-old girl, identified as Hannah (surname withheld), to Libya in February 2026, where she was allegedly forced into prostitution.

Police said operatives visited Adamo, Ikorodu, on June 1 to arrest the suspects but only found Martina Adebayo, who was allegedly preparing to travel to Libya alongside the victim.
Investigators further alleged that Adebayo specialised in recruiting young girls, inviting them to her residence in Adamo before taking them to her mother’s home at Lucky Fibre, Itokin Road, Ikorodu, where arrangements are allegedly made to transport them out of Nigeria.

The victim, who had been living with her father in Okonron, Adamo, Ikorodu, was allegedly lured by Tosin in late January 2026.
She reportedly travelled through Ghana before arriving in Libya in February 2026, from where she later escaped and returned to Nigeria on May 27, 2026.

According to the charge filed by the police in the case between the Commissioner of Police and the defendant, Adebayo and her daughter allegedly conspired to traffic young girls for prostitution.
The charge alleged that between February and March 2026, at No. 12 New Era Street, Parata, Ikorodu, Lagos, the defendant and her daughter conspired to harbour and traffic three girls from Ikorodu to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the purpose of prostitution, contrary to Section 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

During the earlier proceedings, the prosecuting counsel, Adegoke Philip, urged the court to remand the defendant for 30 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
However, defence counsel, Raji Lateef, opposed the application and sought bail, arguing that the defendant was not a flight risk and would be available for trial.

During yesterday’s proceedings, defence counsel, Ayo Odekunle, maintained that Adebayo was innocent and had no involvement in the alleged trafficking.
In response, the prosecuting counsel informed the court that the victims were present.

The magistrate then invited one of the victims for a brief questioning before calling the Investigating Police Officer, Bunmi Adejobi, to testify.
After listening to all the parties, Kusanu asked why the suspect was granted bail on June 9, and then adjourned the matter to October 29, 2026 for mention.

  

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How Two Men Allegedly Defrauded Victim Of N63.7 Million, Using Fake Container Shipment At Tin Can Port

Two men, Danladi Lawal and Lawan Salihu Auwal, have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court over the alleged fraud of N63.7 million involving a purported shipping container sale.

The defendants were docked on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. The offences were allegedly committed in October 2025 at Daramola Street, Tin Can Port, Lagos.

The prosecuting counsel, Mr. Morufu Ajani Animashaun, a legal officer with the Force Criminal Investigation Department (ForceCID) Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, told the court that the defendants conspired to defraud one Hussein Yunisa Dauda under the guise of selling 20-foot and 40-foot loaded shipping containers.

 

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According to the prosecutor, the complainant transferred N63.7 million to the defendants in the belief that he was purchasing the containers.

Animashaun, however, told the court that the containers did not exist, alleging that the transaction was a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive the complainant.

He said the alleged offences contravene Sections 411, 314(1)(a) and 280(1)(b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, and are punishable under Section 287 of the same law.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Following their plea, the prosecutor urged the court to remand them pending the determination of the case.

Defence counsel, A. O. Oyeleke, informed the court that a bail application had already been filed and served on the prosecution. He urged the court to admit his clients to bail on liberal terms, noting that the alleged offences are bailable.

In his ruling, Chief Magistrate A. A. Adesanya granted each defendant bail in the sum of N10 million with two sureties in like sum.
The court directed that each surety must provide evidence of three years’ tax payment, proof of means of livelihood and utility bills, among other conditions.

The case was adjourned until July 24, 2026, for mention.

According to the charge, the defendants allegedly conspired to obtain N63.7 million from the complainant by falsely representing that they had 20-foot and 40-foot loaded shipping containers for sale, a representation the prosecution said they knew to be false.

  

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Jealousy: How Jakande Estate Resident Got Death Sentence For Murder Over A Woman

Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Justice Odey to death by hanging for the murder of 35-year-old Benedict Agara, whom he was accused of killing during a fight over a woman identified as Amina.

Justice Modupe Nicol-Clay, who delivered the judgment on Thursday in Suit No. LD/17040C/2021, found Odey guilty of murder contrary to Section 222 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Odey was accused of killing Agara on April 3, 2021, at Block 33, Flat 102, Jakande Housing Estate, Lagos, by stabbing him with a broken bottle in his hand, stomach, and other parts of his body.

The prosecution, led by Titilayo Olanrewaju Daud and Z. O. Abdulaziz, called one witness, ASP Mariam Ibrahim, an investigating police officer, and tendered six exhibits before the court.

 

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In her judgment, Justice Nicol-Clay held that the prosecution had proved the ingredients of murder beyond a reasonable doubt, adding that the burden of proof in criminal cases remained with the prosecution.

The judge said, “The burden of proof remains on the prosecution throughout; it does not shift to the accused person, except in limited circumstances.”

She held that murder could be established through direct evidence, circumstantial evidence, or a voluntary confessional statement by an accused person.

Justice Nicol-Clay rejected the defence argument that the evidence of the investigating police officer was hearsay, stating that an IPO’s testimony on an investigation conducted at the scene of a crime was admissible.

“The oral evidence of an IPO is not hearsay, contrary to the assertion of the convict’s counsel. It is the direct evidence of the investigation, and the same is admissible and can be used to convict an accused person,” she ruled.

The court also dismissed the argument that the prosecution failed to provide medical evidence establishing the cause of death.

According to the judge, while medical evidence was desirable in murder cases, it was not always compulsory where there was sufficient evidence showing the circumstances surrounding the death.

“Medical evidence, though desirable in establishing the cause of death in a case of murder, is not always essential where the victim dies in circumstances in which there is abundant evidence of the manner of death,” she held.

Justice Nicol-Clay noted that although no eyewitness directly saw Odey stab the deceased, the circumstantial evidence before the court linked him to the killing.

She said, “There is no eyewitness account of a person who saw Odey stabbing the deceased; however, there is strong circumstantial evidence from the convict, putting him as the only person who fought and injured the deceased on the day of the incident.”

The judge further held that the evidence before the court showed that no other person was responsible for Agara’s death.

“There is sufficient proof that the unlawful act of the convict caused the death of the deceased. The evidence before the Court unequivocally and unmistakably showed that no other person but Odey was responsible for the death of the deceased,” she said.

On the confessional statement allegedly obtained from Odey, the court ruled that it could not rely on it because it was not obtained in compliance with the law.

Justice Nicol-Clay held, “Any confessional statement obtained without video recording or in the presence of a lawyer is inadmissible. I find myself unable to attach any weight to the confessional statement.”

The court subsequently convicted Odey after finding that the prosecution had established all the essential ingredients of murder beyond a reasonable doubt.

“Odey is hereby found guilty of the offence of murder and is convicted of the offence,” the judge held.

The case arose from an argument between Odey and Agara over Amina, which reportedly led to a physical confrontation during which Agara sustained injuries and was later taken to the hospital, where he died.

  

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How My Son Was Killed By Cultists In Ikorodu While My Wife Watched Helplessly - Father

Mr Tunde Bakare, father of 22-year-old tailor Abdulmalik, who was allegedly killed by suspected cultists during a violent attack in Oreta, Ikorodu, Lagos State, speaks with DANIEL AYANTOYE about the tragic loss of his son, the impact of the incident on his family, his quest for justice, and the need for stronger government action to curb recurring cult-related violence in the community

Your son was recently killed by suspected cultists. How did it happen?

Around 12 noon last Wednesday, a truck carrying a container arrived in the Ajebo area of Ikorodu. Some boys in the area demanded land money from the driver, but they were told that boys from Oreta had already collected the money for the container.

One of the boys who climbed the trailer fell, and he was run over. He died instantly.

Later, around 3 pm, I saw a crowd enter our area in Oreta. I was sitting outside my wife’s shop when I saw them. One of them was shouting, “We will kill all of you in Oreta today.”

I thought it was one of those usual threats, so I left when a job came up.

Around 6 pm, I called my son and he told me he was at home. I asked him to go and help his mother at the shop, which he did. By the time I returned, I was exhausted, so I went home and slept.

Around 8 pm, the cultists stormed our area and started shooting indiscriminately. They killed one person along the road and a disabled man outside my wife’s shop. They then entered the shop and shot my son dead.

My wife had stepped out to relieve herself, but by the time she returned, they had already shot him. She was then shot in the leg. Fortunately, their ammunition ran out at that point, which saved her from being killed.

How is your wife doing now?

She has received treatment and is recovering, but she has been crying constantly because she witnessed the death of her son. Many people have been trying to console her. She has to accept what has happened, and so do I.

When they asked me to go and identify my son’s body at the hospital, I refused. It is too traumatic for a parent to see the corpse of their own child. I asked a relative to handle it for me. I cannot bring myself to look at my son’s body.

Was your son connected to them in any way that made them target your shop?

No. My son did not know them, and we had nothing to do with them.

It was a man called Wasiu who invited the cultists into the area, and they started attacking anyone they saw. The boys from Ajebo were fighting over land-related issues and the money collected from trucks.

My son had nothing to do with any of them. He hardly went out. It was only that evening that he went to assist his mother at the shop. They were preparing to close when the attackers struck.

Where were you when it happened?

I was at home. When I returned from work, I was very tired and fell asleep. I was later woken up by noise and people banging on my gate. That was when I heard that my son had been killed.

They destroyed several shops in the area, including my wife’s shop. She sells soft drinks and other items. There was blood everywhere inside the shop. After it was cleaned, spent bullet shells were found scattered all over the place.

What is your occupation?

I am a businessman. I sell granite.

How many people carried out the attack?

Some of them arrived on five motorcycles, while others came in a tricycle. They appeared determined to kill anyone they could find, but many residents fled. Witnesses said the attackers were calling out the name “Ayana.”

What have the police done since the incident?

After the attack, my son’s body was taken to the mortuary at Ikorodu General Hospital, and the police launched an investigation. They have arrested six people so far, and the Divisional Police Officer promised a thorough investigation. The case has now been transferred to Panti.

Earlier that same day, after the boy was killed by the truck, the police came to our area with some of the boys involved. One of them openly said, “We are coming back tonight to kill you, people.” I even saw one of those boys being brought to the station that afternoon.

Are you sure those arrested were responsible for the attack?

The police are still interrogating them. Their findings will determine that.

Has your son’s body been released to you?

No. Not yet.

What reason were you given for the delay?

They said the body is being held for investigation. They want to conduct an autopsy and complete the process of charging and arraigning those arrested.

What do you want from this case?

I just want my son to be buried.

Don’t you want justice?

Yes, I want justice. You cannot kill someone and simply walk free in a society governed by laws. Every action has consequences.

The police told me that even if I decide not to pursue the case, they will continue with it and ensure justice is served. They said the matter is no longer just my concern but the government’s responsibility. Still, I want my son buried.

What is your community saying about the incident?

People have been visiting me constantly since it happened. Almost the entire community has come to see me.

What are they asking for?

They are pleading with me to allow the matter to be resolved amicably. They claim Wasiu knew nothing about the attack.

I reminded them that Wasiu himself reportedly said that his apprentice, the boy who was killed by the truck, had been killed and that others would follow. People who recorded him saying that confirmed it.

They later told me that he spoke in anger and didn’t mean what he said. I told them that he had already been arrested and was at Panti. The matter is no longer in my hands.

Tell us about your late son.

He was a calm and easy-going young man. He never liked troubling anyone.

He sat for the last UTME and scored 200. He wanted to attend a school in Ijebu-Ode, but when he got there, he discovered he did not have Economics, which was required for the Business Administration programme he wanted to study.

I paid N70,000 for him to register for another NECO so he could make up for the subject. He was waiting to write it.

Before leaving secondary school, he had learned tailoring because he planned to travel to Germany someday. While preparing for further studies, he continued working as a tailor. As a result, he was rarely at home. Even on the day he was killed, he had spent most of the day away.

His mother and I were also preparing for our Nikkah (Islamic marriage ceremony), which was scheduled for the following Sunday. He had been busy sewing clothes for his siblings. He came home, and then this tragedy happened.

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No Suspect Has Been Arrested Six Weeks After Madam Olanike Adeola's Kidnap Ordeal In Lagos - Family

Six weeks after the abduction of Lagos resident, Madam Olanike Adebimpe Adeola, concerns are growing over the lack of arrests in the case, amid broader worries about Nigeria’s worsening security situation and the increasing prevalence of kidnapping across the country.

Madam Adeola was abducted in the early hours of April 21, 2026, when armed men reportedly forced their way into her residence in Lagos and took her away. According to accounts from the family, the attackers subjected her to physical and emotional trauma before demanding a ransom of ₦60 million for her release. The victim spent three days in captivity before regaining her freedom after relatives, friends, and supporters raised and paid US$15,000, the amount eventually negotiated with the kidnappers.

While her release brought relief to family members and well-wishers, the aftermath of the incident continues to take a toll on the victim and her loved ones. Family sources say the emotional and psychological effects of the ordeal remain significant, with concerns heightened by the fact that no suspects have been arrested six weeks after the incident.

The absence of arrests or publicly disclosed progress in the investigation has raised questions about accountability and the effectiveness of efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes. The case has also renewed attention on Nigeria’s broader security challenges. Kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common in several parts of the country, prompting calls for stronger security measures and improved protection for citizens.

Security analysts have repeatedly warned that the growing threat of abduction and violent crime is undermining public confidence and creating fear among residents, many of whom worry about their safety in homes and communities. The Adeola case underscores the need for sustained action by security agencies to track down perpetrators, strengthen intelligence gathering, and improve response mechanisms to violent crimes.

  

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LASU Student Shot In Robbery Attack Finally Dies In Hospital

A student of Lagos State University has died from injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos.

The deceased, identified as Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, was a student of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts.

In a statement issued by the Acting Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mr Olaniyi Jeariogbe on Thursday, the university said the

attack occurred off campus on the night of May 29, 2026, when Otabor and his friends were attacked by armed robbers.

“The Management of Lagos State University received with profound sadness the news of the death of one of its students, OTABOR Boluwatife Joseph (Matric

No. 240341269) of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, following injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in

the Iba area of Lagos,” the statement read.

The university said it immediately responded after receiving reports of the incident. According to the statement, the Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs,

Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, provided support, briefed the Vice-Chancellor and maintained contact with medical personnel involved in the student’s treatment

while monitoring developments throughout his hospitalisation.

Otabor later died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Following his death, representatives of the university met with his family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and law enforcement

authorities.

LASU said it was actively cooperating with security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the attack and the prosecution of those responsible.

“The University is actively cooperating with security agencies to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the attack are thoroughly investigated and

those responsible are brought to justice,” the statement added.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased on behalf of the university

community.

The university also prayed for the repose of Otabor’s soul and urged that those responsible for the attack be brought to justice.

  

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Blogger Remanded Over Defamatory Post Against Tony Elumelu

The police on Friday arraigned a 19-year-old blogger, Nurenorue Surpruchi, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged cyberstalking and defamatory posts against the Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu.

Surpruchi was arraigned before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cyberstalking, bullying and defamation.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

According to the prosecution, the defendant and others still at large allegedly conspired on April 5, 2026, to use a computer system and network to disseminate false and injurious information against Elumelu.

When the matter came up for arraignment, prosecution counsel, A.G. Obi, from the Directorate of Legal Services, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos, informed the court that the prosecution had filed a four-count charge against the defendant and urged the court to direct that the charges be read to him for plea.

The charges were subsequently read, and the defendant pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Following the plea, Obi told the court that although the prosecution was ready to proceed with the matter, it had only just been served with the defendant’s bail application earlier in the day.

She said the prosecution would require time to study the application and file an appropriate response, urged the court to remand the defendant in the custody of the Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of the bail application.

The prosecutor also asked the court for a trial date.

Defence counsel, A. Edoh, confirmed that the bail application had only just been served on the prosecution and appealed for a short adjournment to enable the court to hear the application.

After listening to both parties, Justice Lewis-Allagoa adjourned the matter until June 19, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application.

The judge also ordered that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Correctional Service.

In one of the counts, the prosecution alleged that the defendant used an X account identified as “@PROBLElEMCHIMKYI,” allegedly registered in his name, to publish false and offensive statements claiming that Elumelu had divorced his wife after discovering through DNA tests that none of his seven children belonged to him.

The prosecution further alleged that the publication, which reportedly garnered about 1.9 million views, 1,600 reposts, 6,300 likes and over 600 saves, was intended to bully, threaten and harass the UBA chairman, thereby injuring his reputation and exposing him to public ridicule.

  

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Yahoo Boy Shot Dead In Igando By Fellow Gang Members Over Sharing Of Loot

A male adult identified simply as Golden has been confirmed dead after he was shot by unknown assailants in the Igando area of Lagos State.

It was learnt that the incident occurred in the Fatoki area of the community.

It was gathered that the assailants, numbering about two, rode into the community on a motorcycle in search of the deceased.

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

“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,” the source disclosed.

The police, however, could not disclose the cause of the incident, noting that an investigation was ongoing.

Meanwhile, an anti-cultism advocacy platform, Confra Naija, in a post on Thursday, noted that the incident was business-related.

It wrote, “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 platform added that Golden was sitting outside before the attackers entered the street on a motorcycle and shot him in the head.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, was unreachable as calls to her telephone lines went unanswered. A text message sent to her had yet to be replied to by the time this report was filed.

The incident occurred barely five days after a shawarma vendor identified simply as Andy was shot dead by suspected cultists in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State.

  

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Shawarma Vendor Shot Dead By Alleged Cultists At Sangotedo Area Of Lagos

A shawarma vendor identified simply as Andy has been shot dead by suspected cultists in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday evening. According to sources, Andy was attending to customers at his shawarma stand when some masked men stormed the spot and opened fire on him at close range.

The attackers were said to have fled immediately after the shooting, leaving the victim in a pool of blood.

A police source familiar with the incident said the assailants allegedly disguised themselves as customers before launching the attack.

“The information we received was that the suspects came to the spot pretending to be customers who wanted to buy shawarma.

“The victim was attending to them when they suddenly brought out guns and shot him in the head before escaping.

“Our officers later moved to the scene and saw the lifeless body in a pool of blood. The body was later evacuated from the scene,” the source said.

The police source added that the incident had yet to be linked to cultism until investigations were concluded.

Meanwhile, an anti-cultism platform, Confra Naija, stated that the incident was cult-related.

The platform also described the deceased as peaceful and hardworking.

“Yesterday, a young man named Andy, popularly known as Aboki De Junior, was shot dead around the ShopRite area of Sangotedo, Lagos State. Armed men reportedly arrived at Aboki De Junior’s shawarma spot and opened fire, killing him.

“After the attack, Eiye cultists claimed responsibility. Aboki De Junior was a peaceful and hardworking shawarma seller from Benue State, known as a calm and friendly businessman who welcomed everybody and had Aye members as friends,” the platform partly wrote.

In a video attached to the post, some residents were seen gathered around the lifeless body while some of them wept over the incident.

A female adult believed to be related to the victim was also seen clutching the lifeless body and crying uncontrollably.

The Lagos state police command was yet to make any statement regarding the incident as at the time of filing this report. 

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