Two killed, four injured in Osun cult clash

Two people died on Friday in Osogbo, Osun State, after fights between suspected rival cult groups.

The clash happened at a lounge in Owoeba, a community along the Osogbo/Ilesa Road. The attack occurred around 5pm when some unknown assailants struck.

Photos seen by The PUNCH show one victim with a head wound, lying in a pool of blood.

A local resident, who wants to stay anonymous for safety, told our reporter, "We heard gunshots and noise in the afternoon. The deceased was drinking with some friends when the assailants came. They were at a lounge.

“They started fighting before the two men were overpowered and killed. One was hit on the head and died immediately. Another man was also shot.

“One of the dead is known as 'Small Rugged'. We are all very scared but then we saw a police van come to take the bodies away."

Our reporter saw a police van carrying two corpses on Station Road, Osogbo, on Friday evening.

Osun State Police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the deaths. He said the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has ordered tactical teams to go to the area and find those responsible.

Ojelabi said in a message, "The command is aware of a shooting incident likely carried out by cult groups around Oke Baale Area in Osogbo.

“Two people died at the scene. One of them is called 'Small Rugged'. We do not yet know the other names. Four other people were hurt by gunfire and have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

“The CP has directed tactical teams to go out and catch those behind this terrible act."