A Lagos-based woman, Rashidat Yusuf, has raised the alarm over the alleged killing of her brother, Kamoli Yusuf, and expressed fears for the safety of another younger brother, whom she said is currently outside Nigeria following alleged threats from members of the Aiye cult group.
Rashidat, who previously lived in Ojo, Lagos State, said her family had been subjected to a series of attacks allegedly linked to members of the Aiye cult group operating in Eleduwe and its environs.
She alleged that the crisis began after one of her brothers, Rilwan Yusuf, refused an invitation by a suspected Aiye member, Saliu, to join the group.
According to her, Rilwan’s refusal allegedly resulted in the death of his friend, Adewale Ahmed, while subsequent events led to the killing of their mother, Adebara Jinat, and later their brother, Kamoli.
Rashidat alleged that members of the group attacked their mother’s residence because they suspected that she was hiding her younger son, Ishola Yusuf.
She said Rilwan subsequently reported Saliu and members of his group to the police at Ajangbadi Police Station, but alleged that no meaningful action was taken.
Rashidat said her brother eventually left Nigeria in November 2023, hoping that his departure would bring an end to the threats against the family.
However, she said the situation worsened, alleging that members of the group later killed their mother on May 16, 2025.
“This was painful, and we all tried to seek justice, which is why we decided to pursue the matter further through my second brother, Kamoli Yusuf,” Rashidat said.
She explained that the family agreed that Kamoli should approach the Police Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos, rather than rely solely on the Ajangbadi Police Station.
“We agreed that he should go to the Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, instead of Ajangbadi Police Station. This is because we thought they would arrest Saliu and his gang, as it seemed the Ajangbadi Station was not doing enough over them,” she said.
Rashidat, who spoke in an emotional voice, alleged that the police failed to bring Saliu and other members of the group to justice, adding that the gang subsequently turned its attention to Kamoli.
She said Kamoli was forced to flee Lagos in 2025 after allegedly coming under pressure from the group.
According to her, Kamoli initially relocated to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, but the alleged gang members eventually traced him there.
Rashidat said she subsequently advised him to leave the country and seek safety elsewhere.
However, she said the family was devastated when Kamoli was allegedly killed on May 20, 2026, in Abuja.
Breaking down while recounting the events, Rashidat said the alleged killing had left the family traumatised and uncertain about the safety of her other brother, who remains outside the country.
She appealed to the relevant security authorities to investigate the alleged killings, identify those responsible and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Rashidat also expressed concern that the alleged cult group had become increasingly emboldened, urging security agencies to intervene before more lives are lost.
She said the family had initially believed that reporting the matter to the police would provide protection and lead to the arrest of those allegedly responsible, but the subsequent killing of her mother and brother had deepened their fears.
She appealed for urgent intervention, saying the safety of the surviving members of the family should be prioritised and that the alleged perpetrators should be made to face the law.