Osun Police Combat Renewed Cult Violence in Osogbo

The Osun State Police Command has raised alarms regarding a resurgence of cult-related violence in Osogbo, the state capital. On Sunday, suspected cultists shot Rasaq Wahab, known as “Ojo Iku,” leading to panic in the Owo-Eba area.

Wahab was taken to a hospital for treatment and is reportedly responding well. This incident follows a violent clash on Friday in the same area, which resulted in the deaths of Adebayo Taoreed, also known as "Small Rugged," and Oluwaseyi Daniel, referred to as "Osha," with several others sustaining gunshot injuries.

Police Public Relations Officer Abiodun Ojelabi, representing Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura, described the ongoing violence as deeply concerning. Tactical units have been ordered to focus on the Oke-Baale axis until normalcy is restored, conducting intelligence-led raids on criminal hideouts.

All related cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.