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A popular area boy known as Tommy as been hacked to death in the Oluwo area of Abeokuta,Ogun state.
Speculations have it that Tommy belonged to a cult group known as Eiye whilst the atrocity was committed by rival group Aiye.
The residents of Oluwo have been in moody, emotional and panic state over fear of a reprisal attack from the Tommy’s cult group.
Tommy was killed late night on Thursday in cold blood in the Oluwo area.
A gory picture of the deceased has been circulating online and it shows that he was stabbed in the head and face with machete.
Many shops and offices have been under lock and key as everyone has deserted the street for fear of a reprisal attack.
“There is going to be a serious fight in Oluwo Abeokuta. That man killed is not going to die like that. He is a very popular man in Abeokuta. Please take cover and stay safe,” He said.
Meanwhile, Ogun state police command has doused tension and urging the residents to resume their daily activities assuring that the police was on top of the matter.
According to the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, 18 persons have been arrested in connection with the killing of Tommy.
“It was a cult clash and the cultists killed one of them last night around Panseke. 18 suspects have since been arrested in connection with the incident.
“The people need not fear. We have deployed policemen to the area. We are on top of the situation,” Oyeyemi said.