Crimes

One injured, 2 arrested in Lagos cult clash

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists, Hammed Olawale and Japhet Oderinde, in the Igando area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Hundeyin disclosed that the suspects were arrested following a clash between two rival cult groups in the area.

The police spokesman added that a 26-year-old man, Abeeb Fagbohun, was shot during the clash, noting that the injured was taken to hospital.

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He stated: “20-year-old Hammed Olawale and 23-year-old Japhet Oderinde have been arrested by officers from Igando Division after responding to a distress call that two rival cult groups had gone on rampage.

“The two suspects were found in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol with four live rounds of 9mm ammunition. 26-year-old Abeeb Fagbohun was found shot and promptly taken to hospital.

“Efforts in top gear to arrest fleeing suspects.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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