Police confirm two killed, four injured in Osun cult clash

Osun State Police Command reported that a suspected cult clash in Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday resulted in two fatalities and four individuals sustaining gunshot injuries. Abiodun Ojelabi, the command's spokesperson, identified the deceased as Small Rugged, whose remaining name remains undisclosed. Efforts are underway to determine his full identity.

Four others were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment following the incident. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura ordered tactical teams to apprehend those responsible for the killings. The violence reportedly commenced at a lounge in the Owoeba community, situated along the Osogbo-Ilesa Road, where the victims were engaged in drinking before the assailants arrived.

A resident of the area, speaking on condition of anonymity, shared that gunshots and commotion were heard shortly after the attackers reached the lounge. A dispute ensued, leading to the victims being overpowered by the attackers, ultimately resulting in the deaths of two individuals.