- JUST IN: Panic Spreads Across Ikorodu as Reports Emerge of Alleged Killing of School Children in Imota
- The children were allegedly later found dead in a nearby bush
- Community sources further alleged that the motorcycle rider who took the children to school is currently nowhere to be found
There is widespread panic across Imota and other parts of Ikorodu, Lagos State, following reports that two schoolchildren were allegedly killed after being taken to school by a commercial motorcycle rider on Monday morning.
According to information circulating within the community, a woman reportedly hired a motorcycle rider to take her children to school to prevent them from arriving late.
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Eko Hot Blog gathered that the mother later went to the school to deliver their lunch, only to discover that the children had not arrived at the school.
The development reportedly triggered an immediate search by family members, residents, and other concerned persons.
The children were allegedly later found dead in a nearby bush, with reports claiming they were discovered with severe injuries. Community sources further alleged that the motorcycle rider who took the children to school is currently nowhere to be found.
As news of the incident spreads, panic is reportedly growing across Imota and the wider Ikorodu axis, with many parents rushing to schools to pick up their children over safety concerns.
The reports have generated widespread anxiety on social media and within local communities, leading to increased security concerns among residents.
As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Command has not officially confirmed the incident or released details regarding the identities of the victims, the suspect, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged killings.
Residents are calling on security agencies to urgently investigate the matter and provide clarity as the community awaits an official statement from authorities.
