Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack by a man who stormed into the premises wielding a machete and knife at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State on Friday, 29 August.
‎‎According to reports, the suspect was stopped by security guards after he attempted to gain entry into the cinema, however, the prevention led to him becoming violent. ‎‎Eyewitnesses claimed that he appeared to be under the influence of drugs. ‎‎
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, revealed the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another during the violent attack.
‎‎She added that following the attacks on the security guards, the suspect was mobbed and lost his life in the process.
‎‎According to the spokesperson, the suspect’s identity, circumstances surrounding the incident as well as his death were under investigation. ‎‎She also revealed that as a part of the investigation, the cinema’s Chief Security Officer had been taken into custody..
The Police,as at the moment of filing this report is yet to unveil the identities of the deceased or provided further details of the victims‎
[…] Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has expressed sadness over the recent tragedy that occured at IMAX cinema at Lekki, extending condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased security officer. […]