Nigerian shot dead during birthday party in Philippines

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A Nigerian national identified simply as Babylon has been shot dead during a birthday celebration in Laguna, Philippines.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday.

A source privy to the incident but who preferred anonymity due to the circumstances surrounding it told our correspondent on Monday that the party was hosted by one Obinna.

The celebration, which took place at a private residence, turned violent when a disagreement broke out between two rival groups present at the venue.

The source said a faction of the group had gathered upstairs while Babylon and his faction were downstairs during the event. Trouble, however, started when Babylon’s group went upstairs to notify the host that they were leaving.

They were said to have been blocked by members of the rival faction, resulting in a heated argument that quickly escalated into gunfire.

“At Obinna’s birthday party, one group stayed upstairs while Babylon’s group was downstairs. When the party ended, Babylon’s group went upstairs to inform Obinna they were leaving, but the other group blocked their way. Punch