Suspected Cultist Reportedly Killed During Birthday Celebration In Ile-Ife
Two persons were reportedly killed during a cult clash in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Tuesday, OSUN DEFENDER gathered.
One of the deceased, a suspected Buccaneers (BAN) named Jamo was allegedly killed by suspected members of Aye Confraternity (NBM) while celebrating his birthday in Ita Osa, Ondo Road — an area said to be dominated by members of Aye Confraternity.
In a facebook post by Naija Confra, Jamo, was a shoemaker and a very popular Buccaneer in the area.
Naija Confra wrote: “Sadly, many of his friends were still posting birthday wishes online, unaware that he had already died. Shortly after Jamo’s death, Buccaneers retaliated, killing an Aye identified as OJ Mecho in the Asikolaye area. They went on to kill two more people, whose identities are yet to be confirmed by Naija Confra to know if they were cultists or innocent. This morning, we received reports that someone was shot in the stomach at thecommunity school area in Ita Osa. The identities of both the attackers and the victim in this latest incident remain unknown. The situation is very tense.
“Buccaneers said there had been no prior problem before the attack, claiming Jamo’s only offense was belonging to a rival group and celebrating in that area. Ayes, however, said Jamo was a target. Our investigation revealed that Ita Osa is dominated by Aye, and non-cultist residents have accused Ayes (including their number 1 man) of oppression, extortion and violent acts.”
Confirming the incident, Spokesperson for Osun Police Command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi in a telephone interview with OSUN DEFENDER on Wednesday said two lifeless body were found after the clash, adding the command has deployed tactical team to the area to forestall any reappraisal attack and arrest perpetrators.
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