4 killed, 5 injured in bloody cult clash in Ondo

A violent cult clash has left four people dead and five others injured in Ondo town, Ondo State, sending shockwaves through the community.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, has sparked fresh concerns over the growing threat of cult-related violence in the state.

Eyewitnesses report that the attacks happened in multiple locations across the town, including Ife Garage, Sabo, and Christ Land in the Oka area. Masked assailants, suspected to be members of a rival cult group, reportedly carried out the shootings in broad daylight.

Three victims were reportedly shot dead at Ife Garage, while another was gunned down in front of a popular local store known as “Mama Shop” in the Sabo area. The chilling nature of the attacks has left residents in fear, with many calling for immediate action from law enforcement agencies.

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The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident and revealed that the deceased individuals were known cult members who had been on the police command’s wanted list.

“The command can confirm the murder of four people and five injured, all of whom belong to one cult group or the other. I want to appeal to members of the community to go about their lawful businesses without fear or panic. Security agencies are on the ground to protect lives and property,” the PPRO stated.

It was gathered that the police on Wednesday morning, May 28, raided some houses in New Garage, Ayeyemi, in Ondo, breaking doors to gain entry and arrest suspected cult members.

Speaking on the police raid conducted on Wednesday morning at New Garage, Ayeyemi in Ondo, Ayanlade stated: “Desperate times require desperate actions. Anyone arrested during the raid has one or two things to do with the clash. Our men have acted rightly, and if any of them are found to have acted wrongly, they will face disciplinary action. But if they have done the right thing, people should commend them.”

Meanwhile, the police are currently patrolling the affected areas, especially New Garage in Ayeyemi, believed to be a stronghold of one of the cult factions.