Suspected cultists kill man in Ogun community
Tension gripped Atan-Ota, Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Sunday after a suspected cult clash claimed the life of a man identified as Moses. Residents alleged that members of the Aye Confraternity were behind the killing. Disturbing videos from the scene showed the attackers repeatedly striking the victim’s wrist with machetes while boasting in pidgin, “We are the ones in charge.” The footage also captured Moses lying motionless on the ground as the assailants inflicted multiple machete cuts. Another clip showed his lifeless body, with mourners crying out his name in grief. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, told reporters simply: “Yes,” when asked about Moses’ death. Although Ogun State has recorded fewer cult-related clashes in recent months, the killing underscores the persistence of cult violence in the South-West. In […]
