There was panic in the Lakowe community of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State after a skit maker identified simply as Austin was found dead with machete cuts.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
It was gathered that some suspected cultists stormed the area in the early hours of the day in search of the deceased
On locating his apartment, they allegedly dragged him out of his room and hacked him to death on the spot.
A resident, speaking on condition of anonymity due to security concerns, said the assailants also severed Austin’s hand during the attack.
“There was some sort of commotion early Thursday morning, August 14, but no one knew what it was.
“It wasn’t until later in the morning that we were told someone’s corpse was lying somewhere around the community.
“When we got there, we discovered that it was Austin’s corpse.
“We also saw his hand severed. That was when we realised it was connected to the noise we heard early in the morning.”
Austin, who is a professional hairstylist and skit maker, was said to have sensed danger before the attack.
Another resident who did not want his name in print said the deceased reportedly posted a cryptic farewell message on his social media status on Tuesday, hinting at the attack.
“Austin was a popular hairstylist and very good at it. He was also a skit maker and had some entertainers as friends.
“Those close to him said he knew he was going to die due to a post on his WhatsApp status the day before,” the resident disclosed.
The lifeless body of the deceased was seen on the floor where he was hacked to death. Some sympathisers were also seen around the body.
On Thursday, August 14, the state police command announced the arrest of six suspected cult members linked to the killing of an individual known as Kamoru, also called Keeper, during a violent clash in the Ebute Metta area.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, revealed in a statement that the suspects were arrested on July 17, 2025, during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by officers from the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit in the Surulere area of the state.
According to him, those arrested include Raphael Ashim, 30, Wasiu Kareem, 33, Sadiq Olabisi, 40, Olamilekan Oluwatosin, 27, Olalekan Olugbodi, 54, and Ibrahim Oladimeji, 22.
He explained that the suspects were involved in a series of cult clashes in the community and surrounding areas, which also led to the death of the 30 year old Kamoru.
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