Three killed, several arrested in Sagamu cult clash
By Sodiq Adelakun
Three individuals have allegedly lost their lives in a suspected clash between cult groups in Sagamu, Ogun State.
Recall that one person was reportedly killed in the same area on Saturday.
The Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, released a statement on Monday confirming the incidents.
Following the clash in the Agbowa area of Sagamu, the police arrested three individuals believed to be involved in the killings. The deceased victims have been taken to a morgue.
She said, “During a routine weekend patrol In Sagamu, by the Divisional Police Officer on Sunday, 12th November 2023. An intelligence was intercepted by the Divisional Police Officer from a concerned citizen with a private identity.”
According to the information provided, a group of unknown men suspected to be cultists, approximately six in number, had gone to the Agbowa area to foment trouble causing a rival cult group clash.
“Upon receiving the information, the Divisional Police Officer swiftly led a patrol team to the area. On arrival, they discovered three unidentified young men lying lifeless in a pool of blood, with gunshot wounds to their heads.”
The victims were immediately rushed to Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, where a doctor certified them dead. Their bodies were subsequently taken to the morgue.
The Police spokesperson said that exhibits such as live cartridges and mobile phones were recovered from the scene of the clash while noting that the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun, had mobilised Police officers to the community to ensure the safety of lives and properties.
“Cordoning off the scene of the crime, eight expended cartridges, one live cartridge, and one Samsung phone were recovered from the scene of the crime. In connection with the cult clash, three individuals have been arrested as follows. One Oluwatosin Adeniro (25 years old), Adebayo Oluwasun (35 years old), and Segun Ademola (38 years old).
“There is the visibility of policemen as directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun who himself was physically present in Sagamu through the weekend to ensure the safety of all persons in and out of Sagamu as well as to instil confidence among the residents of Sagamu.
“Residents are advised to carry out their daily routines without any fear or hesitation. The CP is determined to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, and anyone found responsible will be prosecuted accordingly,” Odutola disclosed.
