A tragic incident occurred in the Egbin area of Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, when a man identified as Tosin was killed by suspected cultists. Tosin had traveled from Ondo State to attend an event in the community. According to a police source, he briefly stepped out of the venue while the event was ongoing and was allegedly accosted and attacked by hoodlums.
The assailants dispossessed Tosin of his gold chains, mobile phones, and other personal belongings before killing him. The victim's body was subsequently dumped into a river. The police source disclosed that Tosin's body was discovered in a river in Agura on Thursday and was later deposited in the morgue. The incident has raised concerns about the growing insecurity in Lagos State.
The police have confirmed the incident and revealed that an investigation is underway. A police source said that operatives raided the area on Friday, leading to the arrest of some suspects. The arrested suspects were taken into custody for questioning. The police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding Tosin's death and apprehend other suspects who might have been involved.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the incident, stating that the case was initially reported as a missing person on September 15, 2026. However, by September 18, 2026, a corpse identified as Tosin's was found floating. The case is being investigated at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among residents in Lagos State. The police have assured the public that they are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be revealed as the case unfolds.
The Punch Newspaper learned that the police are following up on leads to apprehend other suspects involved in the incident. The community has been urged to remain calm and provide any information that may assist in the investigation. The police have promised to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.
The Lagos State Police Command has not released further details about the incident, but the confirmation of the incident and the ongoing investigation have provided some assurance to the public that the matter is being taken seriously. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased vigilance and security measures in the state.
Key points
- The police have arrested some suspects in connection with Tosin's death.
- The victim's body was dumped in a river in Agura.
- The incident occurred after Tosin attended an event in the Egbin area of Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
