A Lagos restaurant, Thirty8, operating under Lounge Thirty8, has initiated legal proceedings against a woman and her associate after they posted alarming claims on social media, accusing the eatery’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road branch of being involved in ritual killings and kidnappings.
The woman, using the X handle @General_Somto, shared a series of unsettling posts detailing what she described as a terrifying experience near the female restroom of the restaurant. In visibly emotional video clips, she alleged that she had been confined within the premises and chose to speak out only after securing her freedom.
“I’m not lying,” she declared. “Inside the restaurant, the first door after the female restroom. Go and check it. Many people have died. I’m not trying to ruin anyone’s business.”
She further claimed to have discovered disturbing items, including “white clothes” and “charms” behind a door adjacent to the female restroom. “When I saw it, I shouted, ‘Blood of Jesus!’” she added.
In an official statement, the restaurant’s management condemned the claims as “baseless and malicious,” asserting that they were orchestrated by business rivals.
“Our restaurant operates with the highest standards of safety, integrity, and respect for human rights and dignity. It is clear that competitors who have not been able to upstage us business-wise have resorted to this devilish strategy,” the statement read.
The management confirmed that security agencies have been notified and expressed confidence that those responsible for the defamatory content will face justice.
“This is an opportunity to thank our loyal customers for their continued trust and support while welcoming new customers to experience our delicious meals and high-level hospitality,” the statement added.
