BY SUNDAY SAMUEL —Detectives attached to the Oke Itoku Division of the Ogun State Police Command have launched a full-scale investigation into a suspected cult-related clash that left one person dead in Abeokuta on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
The incident, according to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, occurred at about 2:45 p.m. along Wasimi Ake Road, between Centenary Hall and Lotus Bank, extending toward the Ijemo Agbadu axis.
Police authorities clarified that the violence did not take place at Ake Palace and was not connected to the Yayi Progressive Movement inauguration held at the palace. The clash was confined strictly to the roadway and adjoining neighbourhoods.
Preliminary investigations revealed that suspected members of rival cult groups engaged in a violent confrontation, during which gunshots were fired, causing panic among residents. The assailants reportedly fled on foot into nearby streets.
Operatives of the Oke Itoku Division responded promptly to distress calls and were deployed to the scene. On arrival, they found a male victim, identified simply as “Stone,” lying in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds.
The victim was evacuated with the assistance of the State Ambulance Service to the State Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor. His remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination.
The Police Command said it has commenced an intensified manhunt for those responsible and is pursuing credible leads to ensure their arrest and prosecution.
Normalcy has since been restored in the area, with increased security presence to prevent a recurrence.
Residents have been urged to remain calm but vigilant and to provide useful information to aid the investigation. The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property.
Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (0800 000 9111), 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
