A suspected cult clash in the Ilese area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has claimed the lives of a police officer and one unidentified man.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Saturday when armed men believed to be members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
A local source told our correspondent that the victims included a police officer identified as Olamilekan, who was attached to the Obalende Division, Ijebu-Ode. The second victim had not been identified at the time of filing this report.
“Tragedy struck last night around 10 p.m. at Ilese via Ijebu-Ode, as two individuals were killed in a suspected cult clash between Aye and Eiye confraternities,” the source said.
“One of the victims is a police officer known as Olamilekan, while the second person was unknown. They were shooting sporadically when they stormed the area and left residents in panic.”
Police confirm officer’s death
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, confirmed the attack on Sunday but said more details were still being compiled.
“I can confirm that a police officer was a victim in the incident. I am still waiting for the details of what really happened,” he said.
Spike in attacks on police personnel
The latest incident adds to the growing list of violent attacks targeting police officers in recent weeks.
Just days earlier, five police officers were killed and two injured in an ambush by suspected gunmen in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Similarly, another police officer was confirmed dead in the Federal Capital Territory after confronting gunmen who attempted to abduct residents.
