At Least Four Reported Dead in Recent Cult Violence in Lagos

At least four individuals are feared dead as a result of recent cult-related conflicts in multiple areas within Lagos State.

Reports indicate that these violent encounters took place from Wednesday through Monday in various communities such as Iyana-Ipaja and Aboru in the Alimosho Local Government Area, Badore and Olokonla in Ajah, within the Eti- Osa Local Government Area, as well as Onipanu near Fadeyi and Satellite Town.

In the Badore incident, a person known only as Chidera was allegedly killed during a confrontation involving suspected members of cult groups on Friday.

Footage shared online revealed that at least three individuals suffered serious injuries in the Iyana-Ipaja and Aboru areas.

The injured victims displayed severe lacerations to their heads and shoulders, with blood profusely flowing from their wounds.

Violent confrontations were similarly reported in the Onipanu vicinity, where a man identified as Israel was shot dead.

Two videos from the scene capture Israel sustaining a gunshot wound to the head while assailants fired additional shots, causing him to fall motionless.

Additionally, a man was discovered dead last Wednesday at the NEPA Junction in Satellite Town, although it remains uncertain if this killing was related to gang violence.

As authorities await an official confirmation from the Lagos State Police Command regarding the earlier incidents, reports emerged of another fatality involving a male identified as Alabama at Baba Adisa Bus Stop in Ibeju-Lekki on Monday morning.

Alabama was found lifeless on the ground, dressed in a black shirt, with a ring adorning his left ear.

Mrs. Abimbola Adebisi, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the death at Satellite Town, describing it as a suspected murder.

"The information you provided prompted me to contact the Divisional Police Officers responsible for the areas you mentioned. They did not validate the incidents, except for the one at Satellite Town, which is being treated as a suspected murder. This case is currently under investigation and will be handed over to the SCID at Panti as soon as possible," the Police Public Relations Officer stated.