A yet-to-be identified retired police officer has allegedly died by suicide after killing three people, including two of his family members at Yovoyan community in the Badagry area of Lagos State.
The incident, reportedly linked to a long-standing land dispute, occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
The deceased victims were identified as Richard Atideka and Latevi Atideka, both from the Yovoyan community and Muji Onilude from the neighbouring Gberefu community.
It was gathered that the deceased alongside some unidentified assailants while armed with weapons stormed the premises of Richard and Levi at midnight, went into their rooms and shot them in the process.
A source in the community who craved anonymity said the ex-police officer perpetrated the act at about 2am.
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“The deceased visited the home of the family members around 2am where he perpetuated the act. He was said to have shot Richard and Latevi with a gun before he escaped from the scene. “
Meanwhile, the ex-police officer in a separate attack was said to have proceeded to Onilude’s house where he also shot him dead.
“Oluyide is not a member of the family, but he was also shot by the ex-officer shortly after killing his two family members. Though according to a report lodged at the police station, members of the community confirmed to have heard sounds of gunshots at midnight.
“The cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained but there are claims that there had been some disagreement over a land belonging to the family. Although, the said land is currently a court matter.” the source disclosed,” the source added.
While confirming the incident on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Command said the perpetrator went ahead to take his own life after committing the act.
