Lagos road Fear Grips Residents as Brutal Murders Highlight Rising Cult Violence
The first victim was attacked with machetes and abandoned by the roadside, with his right wrist severed and taken by the assailants. According to a resident who spoke on condition of anonymity, the killing is believed to be the work of the Aye cult group. "We can no longer sleep at night," the resident lamented, highlighting the growing sense of fear in the community.
Residents are increasingly concerned about the frequency of cult-related killings in the area. Fatai, a resident of Ibeju-Lekki, noted that there have been over three incidents within a short time, with cult members seemingly using their lives to settle scores. "They just started killing each other," Fatai said, expressing frustration over the lack of safety.
In a separate incident, another young man was found dead by a culvert in the Sangotedo area, although the motive behind this killing has yet to be confirmed. Videos shared on social media showed the victims lying lifeless in pools of blood, sparking widespread outrage and fear among residents.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incidents and announced increased security patrols across affected areas, including Lekki, Ajah, Ogombo, and Elemoro. According to the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, over 26 suspects have been arrested in connection with the cult-related violence. However, no official response had been received regarding the latest incidents as of the time this report was filed.
The recent killings are part of a larger trend of cult-related violence in Lagos State. In Ikorodu, five bodies were recently recovered from the Oreta riverbank, with police linking the incident to cult violence. Similarly, in Rivers State, cult clashes have claimed hundreds of lives over the past few years, highlighting the need for increased security measures to curb the violence.
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