Two killed as violence erupts in Ogun communities

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At least two people were killed in an Ogun State crisis that erupted in the Mowe-Ofada area.

However, the Ogun police PPRO, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the violence in the state’s Mowe-Ofada area.

According to reports, the violence in Ogun State began late Thursday and continued through Friday morning.

He claimed that the violence was the result of a clash between two rival groups.

“It’s a fight between two rival groups,” Oyeyemi said. One of the cultists was killed yesterday (Thursday) but the situation has been brought under control.

“We have arrested a suspect in relation to the violence.”

According to reports, that many traders were scared to open their shops.

One of them, Titi, said, “A dead corpse was found around the Mowe area on Friday morning. We are being careful. Many of us are yet to open our shops. Everywhere is scanty.”

“The boys are fighting,” said another trader at Mowe. Police came to send them away but we have not started selling. Everywhere is scanty.

“They started the fight yesterday evening and continued this morning. Two people were killed at Adesan and Onibode junction.”