Commotion was the order of the day in Owo area of Ondo
State over the weekend when two rival cult groups clashed,
leaving two persons dead and several others injured.
The invasion of the town by the cultists triggered violence
in major areas of the town, including Ogbonmo, Oke dogbon
and Idaniken.
According to eyewitnesses, the two rival cult groups
engaged in a shoot-out at Saint James Primary School
located at Oke-dogbon area of the town, leading to the
death of a man popularly called ‘B-malt,’ who was a dealer
in shoes and assorted wares.Sources further disclosed
that another man identified as Ojo Lawrence, was killed
during the violent clash, with many others sustaining
serious injuries.
Ojo, who was alleged to be a member of Eiye confraternity,
was reportedly killed by members of a rival cult group at
Idaniken area of the town.
It, however, took the intervention of the Army and Police
personnel before the situation was brought under control.
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