Police Investigate Assassination of Couple in Lagos State

An investigation has been launched by the Lagos State police following the assassination of Engineer Femi Egbeoluwa and his wife in their home in the Allen Avenue area of the state. According to reports, the couple was attacked by unknown gunmen who gained access to their home at 1 Adefolu drive on the night of last Friday and early Saturday. The killers also attacked the couple's household leaving one individual in a pool of blood.

A police source, who spoke with the Nigerian Tribune on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the man was a chief from Ilaro in Ogun State. The police spokesperson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no suspects have been arrested at this time.

In the meantime, the case has been transferred to the homicide section of the state Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation. The house help who was found unconscious during the incident is currently receiving treatment at the hospital and is responding positively. The police continue to investigate the case and urge anyone with any information that may help in the investigation to come forward.