Two people have been confirmed dead following an incident involving a machete- and knife-wielding man at an IMAX cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday night, August 29, 2026.
According to eyewitnesses, the assailant, who was allegedly under the influence of drugs, attempted to gain entry into the cinema premises but was stopped by security guards.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect, who appeared to be a destitute, allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another.
Abimbola said the suspect was subsequently mobbed by people at the scene, resulting in his death.
She added that the Chief Security Officer of the cinema is currently in police custody as authorities work to obtain and review CCTV footage from the premises.
According to her, the footage is expected to assist investigators in determining whether any other persons were involved in the incident.
The police spokesperson said an investigation has commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
