Two people have been confirmed dead following a violent attack at the car park of Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos, in the early hours of Saturday.
According to the Lagos State Police Command, a man armed with a machete allegedly attacked security personnel after he was stopped from entering the cinema. One security guard was reportedly stabbed to death, while another was injured.
The suspect was subsequently mobbed and died from injuries sustained during the incident, police said. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, while CCTV footage is being reviewed to establish what happened and determine whether others were involved.
Filmhouse Group expressed sadness over the incident and commended the security personnel for confronting the attacker. The company said it has increased security across its locations and is cooperating with the authorities investigating the incident.