JUST IN: Motorcycle Rider Sh0t D£ad By Two Suspected Gunmen Near YABATECH Back Gate

JUST IN: Motorcycle Rider Shot Dead By Two Suspected Gunmen Near YABATECH Back Gate

A yet-to-be-identified man has been shot dead by two suspected assailants near the back gate of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos State.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening, October 10, 2026, while the victim was riding a motorcycle in the area.

According to a report by Punch, a community source said the assailants crossed the victim’s path before opening fire on him. The attackers were reportedly masked and fled after the shooting.

A police source disclosed that an investigation had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible.

The source also indicated that the incident might be cult-related, although the suspected motive has not been independently established.

The victim’s remains were reportedly deposited in a morgue.

However, the Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said she was not aware of the incident when contacted by the publication and promised to provide an update. No further official information had been provided as of the time the report was filed.

The victim’s identity and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. It is also not yet known whether any suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The killing has raised fresh concerns about security around the YABATECH area, where previous shooting incidents have also been reported.