The horrific incident, as reported by Punch, occurred on Oviawe Street shortly after the wedding ceremony had concluded and guests had gathered for an after-party.
According to eyewitnesses, assailants stormed the venue, opening fire indiscriminately and sending guests scrambling for safety.
According to eyewitnesses, assailants stormed the venue, opening fire indiscriminately and sending guests scrambling for safety.
A resident, Tosin, recounted that Victor was entertaining guests when the attackers struck, dragging him outside and assaulting him with dangerous weapons.
Another resident, who chose to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the event, revealed that the bride's father, disturbed by the attack on Victor, intervened to plead for his life. In a shocking turn of events, the gunmen then shot both men, who died on the spot.
The incident plunged the community into chaos, with residents and business owners rushing indoors.
Sources suggest the attack may not have directly targeted the wedding party but could be linked to ongoing rival cult clashes in the area.
"This area has been experiencing cult-related issues for some time. It is possible that the attackers were trailing someone or targeting a rival, but innocent people ended up as victims," a source explained.
Victor, one of the victims, was described by a resident named Steve as a familiar face in the community. As of the time of the report, the identities of the bride's father and the attackers remain unconfirmed.
Victor, one of the victims, was described by a resident named Steve as a familiar face in the community. As of the time of the report, the identities of the bride's father and the attackers remain unconfirmed.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident, with a spokesperson stating that the matter is under investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.
This tragic event adds to a growing number of cult-related activities in Lagos State, despite ongoing efforts by Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani to engage stakeholders in curbing such occurrences.
Punch had previously reported a similar incident in April, where three men were hacked to death by suspected cultists after a birthday party in Lagos Island.
Credit: Punch
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