Two Dead, Four Injured in Suspected Cult Clash in Osogbo

Two persons were killed and four others sustained gunshot injuries in a suspected cult-related clash in Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday.

The incident occurred around 5pm at a lounge in the Owoeba area, along the Osogbo-Ilesa Road, according to reports.

The Osun State Police Command confirmed the deaths and injuries, saying the shooting was suspected to have involved rival cult groups.

The police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said two persons died at the scene, while four others sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital by police operatives.

“One of them is identified as ‘Small Rugged’. His other names are not known yet,” Ojelabi said.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, had directed tactical teams to move into the area and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

A resident of Owoeba, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said residents heard gunshots and sounds of fighting during the incident.

According to the resident, the victims were at a lounge when the attackers arrived and a fight reportedly broke out before the two men were overpowered.

The resident said one of the victims was struck on the head and died at the scene, while the other was reportedly shot.

The incident caused panic in parts of Osogbo, with residents expressing concern over the possibility of further violence.

Police operatives were later seen at the scene and reportedly conveyed the bodies from the area.

The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identities of those responsible and the motive, remain under investigation.

The police command said its tactical teams had been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further violence.

As of the latest police account, two people had been confirmed dead and four others injured.