Ilesa boils as cult war claim 10 lives

No fewer than 10 people have lost thier lives in a renewed clash between rival cult groups in some areas at Ilesa, Osun State.

Report says that blood flowed as rival suspected cultists clashed at Brewery, Ifofin, Idasa and Irojo areas of the town on Monday and extended to Tuesday, leaving behind dead bodies.

Mr Busuyi Agunbiade, a resident of the area, told newsmem that the clash started from Irojo, around 7p.m. before it spread to other communities where the cultists had strongholds.

“Some guys on motorcycle suddenly started shooting around Irojo inflicting injury on residents in the area, who scamper for safety.

“Then, in what looks like a revenge attack, another set confronted them and both groups engaged in shootout.

“Other cultists from other hideouts joined in the fracas thereby spreading the crisis to other parts of the town.