A motorcyclist identified simply as Mohammed has died after suspected robbers allegedly attacked him with a machete and severed one of his ears in the Baiyeku area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when the assailants allegedly entered Mohammed’s shop during an attempted robbery.
Mohammed, who also operated a phone-charging service, was said to have sustained severe injuries during the attack. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment but reportedly died on Monday morning.
A community source disclosed that the suspects had allegedly operated in another part of the neighbourhood before entering Mohammed’s shop.
A police source confirmed that the incident had been reported at the station and that an investigation was underway.
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According to the source, investigators were also examining a possible connection to a cult-related incident reported in the area on the same evening.
However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said she was unaware of the incident when contacted and promised to provide further information.
As of the time of filing this report, no further official statement had been issued regarding the incident.
The tragic killing has raised fresh concerns about the safety of residents and business owners in the Ikorodu area as police investigations continue.
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