Panic As Suspected Cult Clashes K!ll Three In Lagos

A wave of fear and uncertainty has swept through residents and business owners in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State after a string of suspected cult-related attacks claimed three lives in just two days. The violent incidents reportedly occurred between Sunday and Monday, resulting in the deaths of three people identified by their nicknames, Agbara, Butcher, and a yet-to-be-identified plumber. According to multiple eyewitnesses, the first k!lling took place on Sunday along Lagos Street, where Agbara was reportedly ambushed and brutally murdered. Residents discovered his lifeless body later that evening, bearing several deep machete wounds. “I was inside when I heard people running and screaming. I stepped out to see what was going on and was told someone was under attack. “By the time we got to the scene, we found Agbara’s body on the ground, with multiple machete cuts,” a resident, who requested anonymity, told our correspondent. The violence escalated the following day, as two more people were murdered in what locals believe was a retaliatory attack. One of the victims, known as Butcher, was found dead in the Makoko area. “News of Butcher’s death broke early Monday. He was attacked the previous night. We found his body wrapped in a cloth near Makoko. He had deep cuts on his neck. “People called him Butcher because his father sells meat. He left behind a pregnant wife,” another resident recounted. The third victim, a plumber whose name remains unknown, was reportedly attacked and k!lled near the Abeokuta Street bridge. “Initially, people assumed he was being punished for a financial dispute, as he was dragged along the street. It wasn’t until later that his body was found under the bridge with his throat slit. “This violence must stop, we need the police to take immediate action to restore peace,” said a concerned local. Community sources believe the k!llings stem from an ongoing clash between rival cult groups operating in the area. Reacting to the incidents, the Lagos State Police Command has taken decisive steps to curb the growing threat of cult violence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the deployment of Anti-Cultism Squads across all Area Commands within the state. Hundeyin stated that the squads are fully equipped and mandated to respond swiftly to cult-related disturbances. Their duties include intelligence gathering, responding to emergency calls, arresting suspects, and collaborating with residents to dismantle cult networks. He also released a list of contact numbers for residents to report suspicious activities or request police intervention: Area A (Lagos Island): 08035216190 Area B (Apapa): 08033781718 Area C (Surulere): 08035740254 Area D (Mushin): 08030454334 Area E (Festac): 08036883998 Area F (Ikeja): 08134619604 Area G (Ogba): 08033900991 Area H (Ogudu): 08034004076 Area J (Ajah): 08032191689 Area K (Morogbo): 08076134280 Area M (Idimu): 08024248069 Area N (Ijede): 08034806328 Area P (Alagbado): 08090837383 SCID Panti: 08133390333