A young man named Toheeb Eniasa was tragically shot and killed at a petrol station belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos State, leading to grief within his family. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday, has left residents in the area shaken.
Eniasa was reportedly in a queue at the petrol station when an altercation arose with two men, believed to be military officers, who attempted to bypass the queue. Witnesses recounted that Eniasa confronted the men, insisting they join the queue like everyone else. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in Eniasa being shot by one of the men, who then fled the scene.
Fuel scarcity has plagued Nigeria in recent days, causing increased transport fares and long queues at filling stations. Eyewitnesses alleged that the officers involved were from the Department of State Services (DSS), based on their branded polo shirts. Residents described chaotic scenes at the petrol station, with vehicles being set on fire and people fleeing in fear. Efforts to reach the station's branch manager for comment were unsuccessful.
The state police public relations officer confirmed the incident, stating that Eniasa was killed and two vehicles were burnt. However, the identity of the shooter remains unknown as investigations continue. In response to the incident, a spokesperson for the DSS denied any involvement of their officers, urging further investigation to uncover the truth.
