At least four people have been confirmed dead following separate cult-related clashes in the Atan-Ota area of Ogun State and the Ojo area of Lagos State.Residents said the incidents, which occurred between Sunday and Monday, threw both communities into panic as rival cult groups engaged in violent confrontations.In Atan-Ota,
Ogun State, three people were reportedly killed when suspected members of two rival cult groups clashed in a fight over supremacy. The violence left several residents fleeing their homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire.A source in the area said the groups had been at odds for some time, and the latest confrontation began after a disagreement at a local bar spiraled out of control.
Security operatives have since been deployed to restore calm.In a related incident, one person was confirmed dead in Ojo, Lagos State, after another cult clash erupted late Monday night. Eyewitnesses said the violence disrupted commercial activities as terrified residents scampered for safety.Police authorities in both states have confirmed the incidents, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible and prevent further violence.
The recent surge in cult-related killings has raised concern among community leaders, who have called on security agencies to intensify patrols and on youths to shun cultism and embrace peace.