By Society News Correspondent
Ajira Ndokwa
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a man identified as Adedipe Adeyinka, popularly known as “Agali,” following an attack by suspected gunmen in the Surulere area of the state.
In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the command disclosed that the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on the National Stadium Bridge inward Iponri.
According to the police, the victim was shot by unidentified assailants before he was rushed to the Mainland General Hospital in Yaba, where medical personnel later confirmed him dead.
The command stated that an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to track down those responsible for the attack.
The police also issued the clarification while responding to a social media user who had earlier shared details of the incident online.
Authorities assured residents that efforts were ongoing to uncover the motive behind the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has heightened concerns among residents, particularly as cases of late-night attacks continue to raise security worries in parts of Lagos.
