Four persons have been confirmed dead, while five others injured in a cult clash on Tuesday evening in Ondo town, Ondo West Local Government area of Ondo State.
The deceased were reportedly shot during the clash at the Ife Garage, Sabo, and Christ Land areas of the town by suspected members of a rival cult group.
Eyewitness said three members of the Ẹiyẹ confraternity were shot dead at Ife Garage, while one was killed at Sabo, in front of a local shop popularly known as “Mama Shop.”
Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, described the deceased as “notorious cult members” who had been on the police wanted list.
Ayanlade appealed to members of the community to go about their lawful businesses without fear or panic, emphasizing that “security agencies are on ground to protect lives and property.”
