The Ogun State Police Command has intensified efforts to track down suspected cultists allegedly responsible for the killing of a man identified as Taiwo Saheed in the Atan-Ota area of the state.
The incident reportedly occurred on October 15, 2026, in Igbo Olomi, Atan-Ota, with disturbing footage of the alleged attack later circulating on social media.
According to eyewitness accounts cited in reports, the victim was allegedly attacked by suspected members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity in what was believed to be a reprisal attack.
The footage reportedly showed the assailants attacking Saheed with a machete before severing his head, while other individuals at the scene were heard cheering during the incident.
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Confirming the killing, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Oluseyi stated that the police were also working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice was served.
The latest incident has renewed concerns about cult-related violence in parts of Ogun State, particularly around the Atan area.
The police have yet to announce any arrests in connection with Saheed’s killing as investigations continue.
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