At least one person was reportedly killed and another one sustained serious injury in a fresh cult clash that occured at the Afobaje area in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State over the weekend.
According to The PUNCH, the State Police Command Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the clash adding that one yet-to-be-identified male was shot and macheted on the left side of his chest as one Kazeem Abiola, a male, was shot below his abdomen and his leg but he was currently receiving treatment at a health facility in the state.
Reports revealed that the clash occurred midday on Friday when some armed men suspected to be members of the Eiye confraternity invaded the area, shot the victim on his chest and inflicted a machete wound on him while Abiola was shot in his abdomen.
An eyewitness who craved anonymity explained that the clash was a suspected cult clash between the Eiye and the Alora confraternities.
The source said, “The incident happened in the afternoon. What I saw was that some men who were on motorcycles stormed the area and they attacked two persons. There was panic as everyone was running for safety when we heard the gunshots. It was when the police arrived that we saw that two persons were shot. One of the victims was placed on a motorcycle but I doubt if he will survive the attack because he was bleeding profusely.
“It has been a while since we last experienced a cult clash in this area and I think the guys are now back with their attitude. I wonder why someone will indulge in cultism. There are rumours that it was the members of the Eiye and Alora confraternities who were fighting.”
Commenting on the clash, Odutola said, “There was a suspected cult clash around the Afobaje area. One yet-to-be-identified male was shot and macheted on the left side of his chest. During the clash also, one Kazeem Abiola, a male, was shot below his abdomen and his leg but he is currently stable after receiving treatment at a health facility.”
The police spokesperson stated further that the Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alamutu, had ordered a manhunt for the fleeing suspects while assuring the public not to panic and go about their daily activities without fear.
“The CP, Abiodun Alamutu, has been briefed and he has ordered an immediate manhunt for the perpetrators. There has been relative peace within Ogun State for a while now and the police will continue to ensure that lives and property of the good people of Ogun State are safe.
“The CP has also ordered the deployment of officers to major highways especially as we approach the Yuletide season. Ogun citizens are hereby urged to remain peaceful and continue their daily activities without fear,” she concluded.
