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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
Four persons have been reportedly killed, while several others sustained gunshot injuries in various cult clashes in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The suspects were killed in different parts of Abeokuta at the weekend when members of rival cult groups engaged themselves in a blood clash.
It was gathered that those who died included members of Aiye, Eiye and Buccaneer confraternities.
It was further gathered that the clash started on Thursday when a suspected leader of the Eiye confraternity, Dare, was shot dead in front of his house in Ijeja Area of Abeokuta, Abeokuta South Local Government Area.
A witness who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of being attack, said Dare, popularly known as Oloba, was shot dead on Thursday evening by suspected members of Buccaneer confraternity.
A Police source, also told our correspondent that Oloba was killed on Thursday, while another suspected cultist, Tayo Alora, was murdered in Isabo area of the state capital on Sunday morning.
A resident who does not want his name in print said Tayo must have been trailed to the point where he was shot dead .
“They must have trailed him here, but they really didn’t engage in any disagreement or fight before he was shot. This is really scary, the government should quickly rise up to its responsibility before things will get out of hand .
“This is how they always start, the police and other security agencies should please do the needfuls immediately”, the witness said.
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Omolola Odutola, confirmed the death of two suspected cult members.
The PPRO said members of Aiye group and Buccaneer confraternity were killed during the weekend.
Odutola said, one Seun Elewode, a member of Aiye cult group was killed during a shootout between rival cult groups in Adeun Area of Lafenwa, Abeokuta.
According to her, a suspected member of Buccaneer confraternity was killed at Akinolugbade Area of the town.
“One Seun Elewode, a notorious member of Aiye cult group who just returned from prison was attacked and shot dead at Adeun, Lafenwa in Abeokuta.
“He was shot dead during a shoot out at their hideout in a cool spot during a birthday party.
“On February 4, around 10.45pm in Oshungboye Crescent in Akin Olugbade, a suspected cultist was shot dead, while another was shot in the chest. Actually, 11 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killings.
She listed those arrested to include: Oluga Abiola, Olamilekan Abiodun, Olarenwaju Michael, Jimoh Okewole and Wasu Tolulope.
Others are: Abiodun Adeyemi, Muiz Adeyemi, Adebowale Saheed, Adebowale Ayoola, David Oviem and Adebowale Olayori.
