- The former police officer shot and killed two family members and one other person over a land dispute.
- The incident reportedly occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. yesterday at the Atideka compound.
- A reliable source disclosed that the suspect had been at – tempting to seize land from David and Richard Atideka.
The Yovoyan Community in Badagry, Lagos State, was left in shock and mourning on Tuesday morning after a former police officer allegedly shot and killed two family members and one other person over a land dispute.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the victims have been identified as Mr. Richard Atideka, Mrs. Latevi Atideka, both from the Yovoyan community, and Mr. Muji Onilude from the neighboring Gberefu community.
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David Atideka, a survivor of the attack, recounted the horrifying experience.
He explained that the incident occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. at the Atideka compound.
According to David, he was in his room having a conversation with his wife when he stepped out for a moment and noticed two armed men entering the compound. He quickly hid to ensure his safety.
“I was inside my room discussing with my wife when I stepped out to urinate. As I did, I saw two armed men entering the compound. I quickly hid nearby.
“They entered my room, asked for me, and immediately shot my wife in the head. Out of fear, I ran to inform my elder brother, but when I arrived, I found his lifeless body—he had been shot too,” David narrated.
He further alleged that he saw his elder brother, the suspect, the ex-police officer, along with another armed person, leaving the compound after killing his wife and brother.
“The person I saw was my brother, the police officer. I recognised him clearly,” he said. The alleged suspected killer had been in a long-standing dispute with his brothers over land ownership.
A reliable source disclosed that the suspect had been at – tempting to seize land from David and Richard Atideka. “They had taken the matter to court, where the suspect was arrested and detained, but later released on bail.
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They were due for a final court judgment this Thursday,” the source revealed. Meanwhile, Mr Yusuf Onilude, the son of slain Muji Onilude, said his father had just left his room moments before he was murdered. “My father came to my room at about 2:10 a.m. We spoke for a few minutes before he left.”
