Two suspected cultists, identified simply as Monday and Efe, have been shot dead in a fresh wave of cult-related violence in the Ojo area of Lagos State. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident, said the victims were discovered with gunshot wounds. Reacting to the incident on X, a user, Roland Inuedo, expressed concern over the spate of violence in Ojo and surrounding areas. As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Command had yet to officially confirm the incident. Cult-related violence has persisted in parts of Lagos despite ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the menace.

Source: Punch March 03, 2026 05:11 UTC