By Aiyeku Timothy
One person was reportedly killed in a clash between two rival cult groups at Coker-Aguda, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday.
Residents were forced to remain indoors as the cultists used sundry weapons on one another.
It is alleged that the clash was between members of the Aiye and Black Axe confraternities, which started on Saturday.
The incident has been confirmed by the Lagos police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who said 12 suspects have been arrested in connection to the clash, in addition to the one death recorded.
“The police command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the protest/clash between some youths in Aguda area, Surulere on Sunday 24th January 2021.
“The incident left one Munero, (M), dead. Munero, who was alleged to be a serial killer in the area was lynched by irate youths in the area,” he said.
Eye witness report claimed the two groups used guns, cutlasses, axes, and broken bottles in the clash.
Some of the arms and ammunition used in the clash have been recovered from the suspects, according to the police spokesperson.
