In Ondo State, at least eight people were killed and 17 injured in two separate incidents. A deadly cult clash in Ondo town resulted in six murders and eight injuries, with victims shot by masked assailants suspected to be rival cult members. The violence occurred around Ife Garage, Sabo, and Christ Land in the Oka area, causing widespread tension. Additionally, a road accident along Afin-Okeagbe in Akoko Northwest claimed two lives and injured nine others. The police confirmed the cult violence involved notorious members on their wanted list and assured the public of security measures to maintain safety.
The police conducted a raid on a suspected cult hideout in Ondo, with the police spokesperson stating that those arrested are likely connected to recent clashes. He emphasized that officers acted appropriately and would face disciplinary action if found to have misconducted themselves, while commendation is due if they did the right thing. Efforts are ongoing to arrest those responsible for the killings, and police are patrolling areas like New Garage in Ayeyemi, known to be a cult stronghold.
Meanwhile, a road accident involving a Toyota Sienna heading to Abuja resulted in two deaths and nine injuries after the vehicle somersaulted due to a burst tire. The victims’ bodies are at the morgue, and the injured are receiving treatment at Okeagbe Akoko General Hospital. The Federal Road Safety Corps urges drivers to exercise caution, maintain their vehicles, and adhere to traffic rules to prevent future accidents, emphasizing responsible driving and vehicle maintenance as key to road safety.