Upon arriving at the scene, the police officers were informed that the victims had been rushed to Igando General Hospital. The police recovered nine expended cartridges and a bunch of keys at the scene. At Igando General Hospital, one unknown male corpse was recovered and taken to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba for preservation and autopsy. Further information given to the police revealed that two male corpses were taken away by their families. One male survivor, Doba Ngoze, is currently receiving treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident. They are seeking to identify the gunmen responsible for the attack and bring them to justice. The police are also working to determine the motive for the shooting. They are appealing to anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The shooting in Gowon Estate is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Lagos State in recent months. In September, gunmen attacked a bullion van in the Ajah area of the state, killing three people and stealing millions of naira. In October, armed robbers attacked a bank in the Isolo area of the state, killing several people and stealing a large amount of money. In November, there was a spate of violent attacks in the Ikorodu area of the state, with several people being killed and many more injured.
The rise in violent crime in Lagos State has been a cause for concern for residents and the authorities alike. The Lagos State Police Command has stepped up its efforts to combat crime in the state, with increased patrols and targeted operations in high-crime areas. The police have also been working with other security agencies, such as the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services, to tackle the problem.
In addition to the police efforts, the Lagos State government has also taken steps to address the issue of insecurity in the state. The government has invested in CCTV cameras and other security infrastructure and has also set up a special task force to tackle the problem of cultism in the state. The task force, which is made up of members of the police, army, and other security agencies, has been carrying out raids on known cultist hideouts and arresting suspected cultists.
Despite these efforts, violent crime remains a major problem in Lagos State. The state government and the police will need to work together, along with the community, to address the underlying causes of crime and to create a safe and secure environment for all residents of the state. The shooting in Gowon Estate is a tragic reminder of the urgent need for action.