By Ayodele Oni
A gale of cult- related violence ravaging Ondo State has spread to Ondo town where violent cult clash, on Tuesday evening, left four persons dead and five others injured.
The incident occurred around Ife Garage, Sabo, and Christ Land in the Oka area of the city, where masked men suspected to be members of a rival cult group allegedly shot and killed the victims.
According to eyewitnesses, three members of the Ẹiyẹ confraternity were shot dead in a bloody clash at Ife Garage, while one was killed at Sabo, in front of a local shop popularly known as “Mama Shop.”
The police confirmed the incidents, describing the deceased as notorious cult members who had been on the police command’s wanted list.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the incident and assured the public that security agencies are on the ground to protect lives and property.
“The command can confirm the murder of four people and five injured, all of whom belong to one cult group or the other. I want to appeal to members of the community to go about their lawful businesses without fear or panic.”
Following the incident, the police conducted a raid on Wednesday morning at New Garage, Ayeyemi in Ondo, breaking doors to gain entry and arrest suspected cult members.
“Arrests are still ongoing with some suspects already in custody. Although the exact number could not be ascertained.
“Desperate times require desperate actions. Anyone arrested during the raid has one or two things to do with the clash. Our men have acted rightly, and if any of them are found to have acted wrongly, they will face disciplinary action.”
The police personnel are currently patrolling the affected areas, particularly New Garage in Ayeyemi, believed to be a stronghold of one of the cult factions.
Ayanlade added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend those behind the killings, ensuring justice for the victims and their families.
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