A violent clash among suspected cult members in Ogun State has resulted in four casualties and the arrest of seven individuals.
According to Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, the suspects were apprehended during a police raid led by an assistant commissioner of police.
Nigerian Anchor gathered upon receiving information about the confrontation, the Area Commander swiftly dispatched additional personnel to the scene to prevent the escalation of violence and apprehend the involved cultists.
As a result, seven individuals believed to be cultists were arrested, and a subsequent investigation led to the recovery of a firearm and three live cartridges, all linked to the Sunday incident.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Asaiye Omolaja, Azeez Nofiu, Mathew Adewale, and Bolaji Ogunkemaya.
Notably, Bolaji Ogunkemaya was found in the same room as the four deceased individuals when the killings occurred, while one individual, Wasiu, managed to escape before the authorities arrived.
During the raid, Bolaji Ogunkemaya provided crucial information, revealing that their leader, known as Azubuike, alias “Better,” had been apprehended by the Area Commander two weeks prior. This information underscores the police’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and maintaining law and order in the region.
In response to the incident, Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun, visited Sagamu to assess the situation and profile the arrested suspects.
During his visit, Commissioner Abiodun issued a stern warning to cultists in Ogun State, declaring a zero-tolerance policy toward senseless killings and stating that their activities would no longer be tolerated.
Following the intervention of law enforcement, normalcy has been restored to the affected area, with efforts ongoing to address the underlying issues contributing to such conflicts in the region.
