Mentally unstable man disarms and kills a soldier at a Lagos checkpoint, sparking safety concerns as authorities await official investigation details.
A tragic incident unfolded on Monday afternoon at the Adeogun Bridge military checkpoint in Lagos, where a man suspected to be mentally unstable disarmed a soldier and fatally shot him with his own AK-47 rifle.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attacker unexpectedly overpowered the soldier during routine checkpoint operations, seized the rifle, and opened fire. Witnesses said the soldier was still conscious shortly after the gunshot, but onlookers largely focused on filming the scene rather than offering assistance.
Security officials have yet to disclose what happened to the attacker following the shooting, and no official statement has been released by relevant military or government authorities at the time of reporting.
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The disturbing incident has sparked renewed conversations about public safety, security protocols at checkpoints, and the growing trend of bystanders prioritizing social media recordings over emergency response.