Residents of Iba in Lagos State were left in shock on Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, after the lifeless bodies of two young men were discovered along the LASU-Igando Road, near the popular First Gate area.
According to eyewitnesses, the bodies were found face down beside a canal, both men shirtless, with their hands and legs tied tightly behind their backs. Even more disturbing, both victims had their heads covered with blue nylon bags, tied firmly around their necks — suggesting they may have been suffocated.
Residents believe the killings likely took place during the night of Monday, September 8, as the corpses were discovered in the early hours of Tuesday. Some locals who gathered at the scene said markings and bruises on the bodies indicated the victims had been severely beaten before their deaths.
“It looks like they were tortured. The way their hands and legs were tied, and the nylon on their heads — it’s clear this was not an accident,” one resident who asked not to be named told The Daily Observer.
As of Tuesday evening, the bodies were reportedly still lying at the scene, and there has been no official statement from the Lagos State Police Command or any other relevant authority.
The gruesome discovery has raised serious concerns about rising insecurity in the area, with residents calling on the police to increase patrols and conduct a full investigation into the killings. Many fear that such acts may be linked to cult-related violence, gang clashes, or criminal reprisals — all of which have previously troubled parts of Alimosho and Iba LCDA.
“We are no longer safe,” said another resident. “This place is too close to where people live and do business. The government and police must act fast.”
No identities have yet been confirmed for the victims, and no arrests have been made at the time of filing this report.
The shocking incident adds to a growing list of security concerns in Lagos suburbs, where unresolved killings and violent crimes continue to unsettle residents.
Authorities are expected to remove the bodies and begin investigations soon, as pressure mounts from both the public and local leaders for answers and justice.
