A young footballer, known simply as Kamo, was brutally murdered during a routine training session in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State, sending shockwaves through the local sporting community.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning, shortly after Kamo, a goalkeeper for B-Unit Football Club, had completed his drills at a well-known grassroots pitch referred to as Centre Field.
According to eyewitnesses, the athlete was ambushed by unidentified assailants wielding machetes. “He had just walked some metres away from the field when some boys ambushed him and macheted him on the spot. Before help arrived, he was already dead,” a local resident told Punch Metro on condition of anonymity.
The gruesome attack has stirred fears of cult-related violence in the area, especially following similar incidents in the past. However, residents described Kamo as a peace-loving individual who focused solely on football and a side hustle.
“He was easy-going and never caused any trouble. That’s why the whole community is shocked,” said another resident, Kazeem.
Security concerns are mounting in the community. In April, a 16-year-old boy named Mustapha was killed by a stray bullet during a suspected cult clash in the same area, despite it occurring during a peace walk.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether Kamo’s death is cult-related, though locals fear a resurgence of gang violence. As of the time of reporting, calls to the Lagos Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, went unanswered, and no official statement has been released.
Community leaders are now urging the police to intensify surveillance in Ebute Meta and increase protection for youths, especially at local sports facilities.
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