Two killed, four injured in suspected cult clash in Osogbo

By Tolu Temidire

Two persons have been killed while four others sustained gunshot injuries in a violent incident at Owò-Ẹ̀bà area of Ilesa Garage, Osogbo, Osun State.

The incident, which occurred hours ago, reportedly caused panic among residents, motorists and traders in the area, with witnesses said to have fled the scene following the shooting.

Local sources attributed the violence to a suspected clash between rival cult groups, although the police have yet to establish the motive for the attack.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, SP Abiodun Ojelabi, said two persons were killed in the incident.

Ojelabi said four other victims who sustained gunshot injuries were rescued by police operatives and taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

He identified one of the deceased as Small Rugged, while the identity of the second victim was yet to be ascertained.

According to him, the police have commenced investigation into the incident and are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack.

He added that the Commissioner of Police had immediately deployed tactical teams to the area and directed them to apprehend those responsible for the violence.

The police spokesperson assured that efforts were ongoing to restore calm and ensure that those behind the attack were brought to justice.

Meanwhile, security operatives have reportedly intensified patrols around the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.