By Joe Udo
Detectives of the Oke Itoku Division, Ogun State Police Command, have commenced a full-scale investigation into a suspected cult-related violent clash that resulted in the death of one male adult in Abeokuta on Sunday, 3rd May 2026.
According to a statement by DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun, on Saturday, “At about 2:45 p.m., a confrontation reportedly broke out between members of suspected rival cult groups along Wasimi Ake Road, specifically between Centenary Hall and Lotus Bank, leading towards the Ijemo Agbadu axis.
“The Ogun State Police Command unequivocally clarifies that this incident did not occur at Ake Palace, did not take place within the venue of the rally, and is in no way connected to the Yayi Progressive Movement inauguration program held at Ake Palace. The clash was strictly confined to the aforementioned roadway and its adjoining neighbourhood.
“Preliminary findings indicate 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 axis. Detectives of the Division responded promptly to distress calls and were immediately deployed to the scene.
“Upon arrival, operatives found one victim, identified simply as ‘Stone,’ lying in a pool of his blood with critical gunshot injuries. He was promptly evacuated in collaboration with the State Ambulance Service to the State Hospital, Ijaiye, 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.
“Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency channels: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.”
