Tension in Osogbo as cultists go on rampage

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

There was palpable tension in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Tuesday night as suspected cultists armed with machetes and guns invaded Atelewo area, Kolawole street in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

A source disclosed that the group, in their numbers, attacked some residents and destroyed properties around 9.00 am.

It was gathered that the suspected cultists came to the area searching for someone called Brown.

“They were looking for a guy. They were shouting ‘Brown’s name who is a cult member.”

One of the victims narrated that the miscreants beat him with a machete and also carted away N30,000 after destroying the victim’s property.

Meanwhile, in an earlier report, two suspected cult groups, Eiye and Aiye confraternity, clashed in Osogbo on Saturday morning, killing two people.

A 35-year-old man, Akinwale Rotimi was shot dead at Kolawole, Arikalamu area of Osogbo.

Consequently, Sogo Owonikoko, 44, also known as Marley and who is suspected to be a member of the Eiye confraternity around was hacked down at Alie street, Obate area of Osogbo.