Over the weekend in Ondo State capital, Akure, at least two people were killed during cultist attack..
The fight was between rival cult members. Information gathered is that the cult member came to Odopetu to retaliate for the death of three of their members that was killed by the other cult gang.
According to an eye witness who explained that the leader of one of the group was attacked and injured in a brothel on Friday evening but managed to escape from being killed..
According to an eye witness who explained that the leader of one of the group was attacked and injured in a brothel on Friday evening but managed to escape from being killed.
There was an open fire in the resident as gunmen invaded the area. The source said that the gangs went round the town carrying guns, cutlasses, axes and killing two of the gang members..
It was intervention by police men that helped calm the situation as over 20 people were arrested in connection with killing that took place.. Many gang leaders are running to avoid arrest.
However, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Femi Joseph, said his men have started investigating the issue and are making sure the culprits are brought to book but the arrested suspects are refusing to corporate..