4 killed in Ikorodu rampage

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August 1, 2016 11:48 AM

6 men from a cult gang have reportedly attacked four people in Ikorodu and shot them.

Cult activities in 2016

Four people were shot dead at 4 Road, in the Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, by suspected members of a

The 6-man-gang, reportedly arrived the community around 8pm on two motorcycles, Punch reports

63-year-old Rasheed Yusuf was the first victim. He was shot dead along with his wife, Falilat and two year-old daughter, Kehinde.

ThePunch also reported that they ambushed and shot another man Lukman Apetu.

Policemen were said to have arrived at the area to remove the corpses after the attacks.

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According to a eyewitness, the gunmen were on a reprisal attack, adding that they decided to pass their aggression to residents when they didn’t meet their targets.

He said, “Baba (Rasheed), a well-known native doctor in this area, was walking to his son’s shop on Tobalase Street when he heard the gunshots. He was about warning his children to lock the doors when the gunmen shot him.

“People were injured by the sporadic shooting. A man, Baba Ogo, was injured in the stomach.”

Another resident, who gave his name only as Qudus, said the cultists came in from the Ebute area of Igbogbo.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the deaths adding that the suspects have been arrested.

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