A tricycle rider, yet to be identified, was fatally struck by a stray bullet outside a brothel in the Badore area of Ajah, Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
According to sources, the deceased had visited the brothel to unwind after a day’s work but stepped out briefly to purchase an item from a nearby shop. It was during this moment that gunmen opened fire in the area.
A police source in Ajah, who spoke to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday on condition of anonymity, explained that the tricycle rider was hit by one of the stray bullets and died instantly.
“We were told that the man had just finished work that evening and went to the brothel to relax and have fun. Shortly after, he stepped out to buy bottled water since the one sold inside was a bit expensive. While he was at a nearby shop, some men believed to be cultists drove past the area and started shooting aimlessly. One of the bullets hit him, and he died instantly,” the officer said.
A resident familiar with the incident, who also requested anonymity, said the attack was carried out by suspected cultists, allegedly targeting a rival in the community.
“We discovered that the shooting was cult-related. Although we did not know their numbers, those who witnessed it said they were in a blue Toyota Corolla when they drove past the area while shooting anyhow before the man was hit by a bullet,” the resident narrated.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident through their spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi. She said the victim’s body was discovered the following morning and later handed over to his family for burial.
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“The attention of the police was called to the incident the following morning, and his corpse was found where the incident had happened. His body was taken to the morgue. His family was contacted, and the body has been handed over to them for burial,” Adebisi stated.
This unfortunate event follows a recent incident reported on October 2, when a fresh graduate of the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, identified as Taoreed, was struck by a stray bullet during a clash between rival cult groups in the community.
The killing of the tricycle rider highlights the continuing issue of cult-related violence in parts of Lagos and other states, which has resulted in a growing number of shootings over the past few months.
Authorities have continued to urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, particularly in areas known for clashes between rival cult factions.