Moment man escapes assailants after being attacked at midnight in a club in Surulere, Lagos

A man has taken to social media to recount a frightening experience after he was allegedly attacked by a group of assailants outside a club in Surulere.

According to the victim, the incident occurred at about 1 a.m. while he and his friends were seated together discussing sales plans ahead of the Sallah celebrations.

He explained that he became suspicious after noticing a man repeatedly moving around the area. Moments later, the same individual reportedly returned with another man, and the pair allegedly began chasing and attacking him.

A video from the scene captured the chaotic moment as the victim struggled to defend himself. During the altercation, he fell to the ground while the attackers continued their assault.

The situation reportedly changed when his friends noticed what was happening and rushed to intervene, confronting the suspected attackers and forcing them to flee.

Despite the violent encounter, the victim revealed that none of his belongings were taken. According to him, both of his mobile phones and the money he had on him remained untouched.

The man believes the attack may have been targeted rather than a robbery attempt because his valuables were left

He also disclosed that he has reported the matter to the police and is appealing to members of the public who may recognize the individuals involved to come forward with useful information.

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Moment man escapes assailants after being attacked at midnight in a club in Surulere, Lagos pic.twitter.com/vfQvErCN7S

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) May 31, 2026