Police arrest five suspects over deadly Lagos cult clash

Published October 6, 2025 By admin

The Police command in Lagos State has arrested five suspected cultists following a violent clash between rival groups in Onireke and Isashi, Badagry.

Command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.

She said the suspects, aged between 28 and 43, were apprehended during a coordinated operation that prevented further violence and restored calm to the communities.

“Police responded to a distress call around 10:00 pm on Saturday, reporting a clash between rival cult groups in Onireke and Isashi,” Adebisi stated.

The NAN report on Monday quoted Adebisi as saying, the tactical team and detectives swiftly arrived at the scene, rescuing three victims who were taken to the hospital for urgent medical care.

“Sadly, one of the victims was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty at Badagry General Hospital,” she added.

Adebisi noted that police raided the area, leading to the arrest of five suspects allegedly involved in the attack and killing.

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