Police Arrest 19 Suspects Over Cult Clash In Owo

Tragically, a mother and her child were among the innocent victims, having been struck by stray bullets during the clash.

Police authorities in Ondo State have taken 19 individuals into custody on suspicion of cult involvement, following a violent confrontation between rival groups in the town of Owo.

Tragically, a mother and her child were among the innocent victims, having been struck by stray bullets during the clash.

A former youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fisayo Oladipo, also known as Fissey Ehin Ogbe, was also tragically killed in the cult clash in Owo, Ondo State, on Monday, January 6, 2025.

He was shot, along with another person, during the confrontation. The victims’ bodies, including Oladipo’s, have been taken to the Federal Medical Centre morgue in Owo.

The Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, said police officers have been deployed to restore peace in the affected community.

Ondo State Police Commissioner Wilfred Afolabi visited Owo to evaluate the situation and confirmed that 19 suspects have been arrested in connection with the clashes.

During his visit, Afolabi noted that his team is monitoring the town’s compliance with the state government-imposed curfew, adding that “normalcy has returned, and there is calm across the town”.

He clarified that only four deaths have been officially confirmed, despite reports of a higher casualty count.

He reassured law-abiding citizens that they would be protected and provided with a safe environment, while warning those responsible for disrupting the peace that they would be held accountable and face the full force of the law.

Source:- Saharareporters

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