Fear grips Osun communities over clash between two rival cult groups

There was palpable fear among residents of Osun and Ilesha communities in Osun state has six people were killed within two days in clashes between two rival cult groups.

The deaths resulted from attacks and reprisal attacks by members of the Eiye and Aye confraternity

Some members of the Aye group had reportedly killed a bread seller named Oluwaseun Igwe at Ifofin in Ilesa and later killed two other persons in the community

In retaliation, three people were killed on Thursday evening at Osu community in Atakunmosa West Local Government area of Osun State.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), spokesperson Kehinde Adeleke, confirmed the incident, saying six people have been killed so far in the cult clash and operatives have been deployed to restore peace in the communities.

More details soon.