LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Ogun State Police Command has said it has conducted a successful raid following the clash between two rival cult groups in Sagamu area of Ogun State.

According to the Command, the raid, led by ACP Shehu Alao in collaboration with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, was in swift response to the clash that resulted in the death of four individuals.

The Police, in the statement signed by SP Omolola Odutola, its Public Relations Officer, said that upon receiving the information, the Area Commander swiftly mobilized more personnel to the scene in order to prevent the clash from escalating.

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The Command further disclosed that seven suspected cultists were arrested, and further investigations led to the recovery of a firearm, three live cartridges, and a criminal charm.

It identified the individuals as Asaiye Omolaja, Azeez Nofiu, Mathew Adewale, and Bolaji Ogunkemaya.

SP Odutola added that Ogunkemaya was found with the four deceased persons in the same room where the killings occurred.

“One individual, Wasiu, managed to escape before the authorities arrived,” he added.

“During the raid, Ogunkemaya provided critical information, stating that their leader, known as Azubuike, aka BETTER, had been arrested by the Area Commander a fortnight ago.

“This information underscores the commitment of the police to dismantle these criminal networks,” the statement read.