Cults clash in Ogun causes death of one, Yayi event disturbed

Ebun Emmanuel – May 4,2026

The Ogun State Police Command has commenced investigation into a suspected cult-related violent clash that resulted in the death of one male adult in Abeokuta on Sunday.

The police spokesman in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said nen of the Oke Itoku Police Division, who are leading the probe, gave the initial report that around 2.45pm., a confrontation broke out between members of suspected rival cults along Wasimi Ake Road, between Centenary Hall and a bank in the area.

He said contrary to reports, the incident did not occur at Ake Palace, and in no way connected to the Yayi Progressive Movement Inauguration event held at Ake Palace.

“The clash was strictly confined to the aforementioned roadway and its adjoining neighbourhood,” the PPRO said.

He added that the preliminary findings indicated that gunshots were heard in the area, causing panic as the suspected hoodlums engaged one another and fled on foot towards adjoining streets within the Wasimi Ake–Ijemo Agbadu areas.

“Detectives of the division were immediately deployed to the scene after distress calls.

“Upon arrival, operatives found one victim, identified simply as “Stone,” lying in a pool of blood with gunshot injuries.

“He was promptly evacuated in collaboration with the state Ambulance Service to the State Hospital in Ijaye, Abeokuta, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. The corpse has since been deposited at the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.

“The Command has launched an intensified manhunt for the perpetrators and is actively pursuing credible leads to ensure their swift arrest and prosecution.

“Normalcy has been fully restored in the area, and adequate security presence has been emplaced to prevent any recurrence.

“Members of the public are advised to remain calm but vigilant.

“The Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges residents to provide timely and useful information to aid ongoing investigations,” the PPRO said.