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Hairstylist Shot Dead Resisting Armed Robbery in Ajah, Lagos
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armed robbery
2 sources

Date of Incident

September 9, 2026

Location

Lagos, Eti-Osa

Ajah area, Lagos

Casualties

1 killed

Reported

Sep 13, 2026

Description

A hairstylist was shot and killed by armed robbers in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The victim was targeted during a robbery attack and lost their life after attempting to resist the assailants. The police have launched an investigation into the incident to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the Lekki-Ajah corridor.

Perpetrators

Armed robbers

Sources (1)

Punch Newspapers

news media

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"A hairstylist was shot and killed by armed robbers in the Ajah area of Lagos after attempting to resist the assailants during a robbery attack."

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