A violent clash between rival cult groups has led to the death of a suspected cult member on Ijagun Road in the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The incident occurred late on Sunday night around 11:40 pm, when the victim identified only as ‘Mosquito’, was brutally attacked. The deceased was said to be a member of a cult group known as the Ayé Confraternity.
A statement from the Ogun State Police Command, the victim was discovered with severe injuries including multiple cuts and gunshot wounds.
The attack was so brutal that the victim’s left hand was severed during the confrontation.
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The police were alerted by local residents who reported the disturbance, prompting a response from the Divisional Police Officer and a patrol team.
Upon arriving at the scene, the police found the body of the victim and initiated an investigation.
The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the violence was part of ongoing disputes between rival factions in the area and they have been actively addressing the surge in cult-related violence.
This latest incident follows another recent attack where a 48-year-old Point of Sale operator, Fatai Kehinde, was killed under the Kuto Bridge in the state capital, Abekouta after he was chased from his shop in Kuto Market by assailants before being attacked.
In response to these violent outbreaks, the police have intensified their crackdown on cult activities and associated crimes across the state.
The authorities are working to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and to restore peace in affected areas.
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