Three people killed in suspected cult attack in Ikorodu
A violent attack by suspected cultists has left three people dead in the Oreta community of Ikorodu, Lagos State. Among the victims is Abdulmalik Bakare, a 22-year-old man, whose father, Tunde Bakare, spoke about the incident. The attack reportedly followed a dispute involving a trailer driver and local youths. The community is now in shock, with residents fleeing and businesses disrupted.
What happened
- Abdulmalik Bakare and two others were killed when armed men stormed Oreta community and opened fire.
- The violence reportedly began after a trailer driver was stopped by some youths demanding money, leading to a fatal accident involving one of the youths.
- Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the killings.
- Shops were broken into, glass doors smashed, and a physically challenged child and another resident were also killed.
- The attack caused widespread panic, forcing residents to flee and halting business activities in the area.
