Three residents were killed in a suspected cultists’ attack in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State.
This medium gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday and Monday.
The victims were simply identified as Agbara, Butcher and a plumber whose identity had yet to be ascertained.
Agbara was reportedly attacked and killed in the Lagos Street area of the community on Sunday.
“I was inside when I heard people running and screaming. I stepped out to see what was going on and was told someone was under attack.
“By the time we got to the scene, we found Agbara’s body on the ground, with multiple machete cuts,” a resident, who doesn’t want to be quoted said.
Meanwhile, the attack has thrown the once-bustling neighborhood into panic, with many locals avoiding late-night movement and closing shops early.
Reacting to the incidents, the Lagos State Police Command said it has taken decisive steps to curb the growing threat of cult violence.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, it announced the deployment of Anti-Cultism Squads across all Area Commands within the state.
Hundeyin stated that the squads are fully equipped and mandated to respond swiftly to cult-related disturbances.
Their duties include intelligence gathering, responding to emergency calls, arresting suspects, and collaborating with residents to dismantle cult networks.
He also released a list of contact numbers for residents to report suspicious activities or request police intervention:
Area A (Lagos Island): 08035216190
Area B (Apapa): 08033781718
Area C (Surulere): 08035740254
Area D (Mushin): 08030454334
Area E (Festac): 08036883998
Area F (Ikeja): 08134619604
Area G (Ogba): 08033900991
Area H (Ogudu): 08034004076
Area J (Ajah): 08032191689
Area K (Morogbo): 08076134280
Area M (Idimu): 08024248069
Area N (Ijede): 08034806328
Area P (Alagbado): 08090837383
SCID Panti: 08133390333.
