Renewed Cultist Clashes in Sagamu, Ogun State Result in Deaths

Sagamu, the headquarters of Sagamu Local Government Area in Ogun State, has witnessed a resurgence of cultist activities, resulting in renewed violence and loss of life.

This development comes after a brief period of relative calm following deadly clashes in September that claimed about 20 lives during a confrontation between members of the Eiye and Aiye confraternities.InformationGuideNigeria

Three schoolboys who were innocent bystanders, were among those killed in the previous unrest when they were shot by unidentified cultists.

The police, alongside the Department of State Services and the Ogun State Government, had taken significant steps to curb the violence and killings.JAMB Portal

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Despite these efforts, DAILY POST reports that the cultists resumed their violent activities on Friday, leading to the shooting deaths of two individuals in the Latawa area of Sagamu.

Local residents reported hearing gunshots in the early hours of Saturday, signaling a concerning uptick in such incidents.JAMB Result

“The report stated that a group of unidentified gunmen on motorcycles shot and killed a young man whose identity is currently unknown.NYSC Portal

“Upon receiving the information, the DPO immediately proceeded towards the location of the gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered the deceased lying in a pool of blood. The examination of the body revealed bullet wounds on the neck, stomach, and hand. Additionally, three expended cartridges were found at the scene,” she stated.

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