Adeleke summons security chiefs over Osun cult killings

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has convened an emergency meeting with state security chiefs to address a surge in security breaches and a recent string of killings linked to rival cult groups. The gathering, set to take place on Wednesday, will focus on mitigating the ongoing violence and bolstering security measures throughout the state, according to the governor's Special Adviser on Security Matters, Samuel Ojo.

Ojo emphasized the governor's concern over the killings involving suspected members of rival cult factions, stating that the meeting aims to reassess security protocols and deter future attacks. The security meeting will scrutinize strategies to enhance the safety of Osun's forests, which are frequently utilized by criminals as sanctuaries.

The aide noted that authorities will not tolerate any criminal activity concealed within these forested regions. Additionally, the meeting will address the recent spate of killings attributed to rival cult groups and other violent crimes across the state. Ojo warned all involved in violent crimes to cease their activities, stressing the importance of safeguarding Osun State's reputation and ensuring public safety.

Two separate incidents involving suspected cult members occurred in Osogbo between Friday and Sunday, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries. In response to these recent attacks, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, directed tactical teams to conduct raids on suspected criminal hideouts in Osogbo as authorities intensified their efforts to curb additional violence.