Six bodies have been recovered in Lagos State’s Igbogbo community, with five found along the riverbank in Oreta and one gruesome killing in Bayeku.
The killings may be linked to cult-related clashes sweeping through Lagos, prompting the redeployment of divisional police officers.
Five bodies were recovered, with residents expressing shock and speculating about the cause of death.
Some believe the bodies may have been brought by the river, but others doubt this theory.
Hammed Aroyewun, Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, condemned the attacks as “painful, unacceptable, and a direct affront to the peace of Baiyeku.”
Through a statement issued by his spokesman, Oluwaseun Ajayi, Aroyewun said he immediately visited the scene with security officials to reassure residents.
“Our people deserve to live in peace and without fear. This administration will continue to deploy every necessary resource, in close partnership with security agencies, to guarantee safety and restore lasting peace,” he added, urging residents to remain calm as patrols are intensified.
Police operatives visited the scene, and patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further violence.
A cult-related clash during a masquerade festival on Lagos Island resulted in three deaths, with video clips showing rival groups exchanging gunfire.
The Lagos State Police Command has deployed anti-cultism and tactical squads, leading to multiple arrests and a crackdown on cult activities.