There was tension in the Sagamu Area of Ogun State as three persons were killed in a suspected cult clash in the area.
This was confirmed on Monday by the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola.
The police image maker disclosed that the command has apprehended three persons linked to the killing.
She also revealed that the remains of the dead victims have been deposited at a morgue.
Odutola identified the arrested suspects as Oluwatosin Adeniro, 25 years old, Adebayo Oluwasun, 35 years old, and Segun Ademola, 38 years old.
She said, “During a routine weekend patrol In Sagamu, by the Divisional Police Officer on Sunday, 12th November 2023. An intelligence was intercepted by the Divisional Police Officer from a concerned citizen with a private identity. According to the information provided, a group of unknown men suspected to be cultists, approximately six in number, had gone to the Agbowa area to foment trouble causing a rival cult group clash.
“Upon receiving the information, the Divisional Police Officer swiftly led a patrol team to the area. On arrival, they discovered three unidentified young men lying lifeless in a pool of blood, with gunshot wounds to their heads. The victims were immediately rushed to Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, where a doctor certified them dead. Their bodies were subsequently taken to the morgue.
Speaking further, Odutola disclosed that the police recovered exhibits such as live cartridges and mobile phones from the scene.
She added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun, had mobilised Police officers to the community to ensure the safety of lives and properties.
“Cordoning off the scene of the crime, eight expended cartridges, one live cartridge, and one Samsung phone were recovered from the scene of the crime. In connection with the cult clash, three individuals have been arrested as follows. One Oluwatosin Adeniro (25 years old), Adebayo Oluwasun (35 years old), and Segun Ademola (38 years old).
“There is the visibility of policemen as directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun who himself was physically present in Sagamu through the weekend to ensure the safety of all persons in and out of Sagamu as well as to instil confidence among the residents of Sagamu. Residents are advised to carry out their daily routines without any fear or hesitation. The CP is determined to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, and anyone found responsible will be prosecuted accordingly,” Odutola disclosed.