Three feared killed as rival cult groups clash in Ilorin

Three people were feared killed in a renewed cult clash over battle for supremacy in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.

The clash occurred which on Monday night around Omoda roundabout in the metropolis was said to have paralysed social and commercial activities as residents and shop owners scamper for safety.

Residents of the area confirmed that two others were gunned down around Oju-Ekun area in the metropolis.

According to PUNCH, a resident identified as Mallam Sofiullahi, said the suspected cultists trailed two members of a rival cult group to the area and shot sporadically, killing one in the process.

“Two others were rushed to the hospital including one Hausa commercial motorcyclist who was hit by a stray bullet”, he added.

Another source said the “cultists” later headed to Oju-Ekun area which is very close to the first scene where they also killed two people.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, who confirmed the incident however noted that “we only have record of one death (yet) and one person has been arrested in the latest attack”.