
A violent cult clash in the Ijoko area of Ogun State has resulted in the death and beheading of an individual identified only as Seun, an alleged member of the Eiye confraternity. The gruesome incident occurred in what appears to be a series of retaliatory attacks between rival cult groups.
Reports indicate that Seun, who worked as a fuel attendant at a filling station in Alaroro, Ijoko, was killed in a reprisal attack. His decapitated head was found hanging on the Ijoko bridge, a chilling symbol of the escalating violence.
The conflict reportedly began last Friday when Adisa, a suspected leader of the Aye cult, was killed by a rival group. Adisa's hand was also severed during the attack. In response, members of the Aye cult retaliated by killing two Eiye members, including Seun, on Saturday around 6 p.m.
An anonymous source provided details of the brutal retaliation: “On Friday, Adisa, the Aye leader, was killed, and his hand was cut off. In retaliation, Aye members returned yesterday and killed two Eiye members. They beheaded Seun, a fuel attendant at Alaroro in Ijoko, specifically targeting him. They shot him first, causing nearby individuals to flee, and then finished him off and beheaded him. The attackers took Seun's body, leaving only his head at the scene.”
The source added that the streets of Ijoko are now deserted, with residents living in fear and calling for increased police presence to ensure their safety.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, stated that she was not aware of the incident. “I don’t have the information, sir. If such happened, the DPO Ijoko Ota would have informed us,” Odutola said.
As the community reels from the violence, the urgent need for heightened security measures is evident to prevent further bloodshed and restore peace to the area.
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