Police probe killing of three in Lagos estate

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of three persons by gunmen in Gowon Estate, Ipaja area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday.

Hundeyin said the incident happened on Wednesday around 11:35pm.

He said the Gowon Estate Police Division received a call from the Naval Block of the estate that some people were shot by some gunmen on 41 Road, Union Bank Block in the estate.

The image maker said two patrol teams immediately moved to the scene.

Hundeyin said, at the scene, the police officers were told that the victims had been rushed to Igando General Hospital.

”While at the scene of shooting, the police recovered nine cartridges and a bunch of keys.

“At Igando General Hospital, one male corpse was recovered and evacuated to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba for preservation and autopsy.

“Further information given to the police revealed that two male corpses were taken away by their families.

“One male survivor, Doba Ngoze, is currently on admission at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba,” he said.

The spokesperson said that investigations into the case were already ongoing.

NAN

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