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Ilorin varsity dismisses rumour of cult-related clashes

Robert Imoh — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:29:00 +0000

The management of the University of Ilorin on Monday dismissed rumours of a clash involving cult groups in the institution. Mr Kunle Akogun, Director, Corporate Affairs Department of the University, told newsmen that the rumour was “unfounded and untruthful”. “The attention of the management of the University of Ilorin has been drawn to a […]

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One killed in Lagos cult clash

Femi Adewale — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:22:18 +0000

A deadly clash by two rival cult groups has resulted to the death of an unidentified man at Alapere in Ketu, Lagos. The incident took place at Modupe Street, off Kazeem Street in Alapere late on Sunday. A resident of the area said that the cultists came from a nearby street, describing the area as […]

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Seven feared dead in renewed cult clashes in Ilorin

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:18:30 +0000

No fewer than seven persons died in renewed cult clashes in Ilorin, Kwara State between Friday and Sunday. The clashes occurred in various parts of Ilorin such as Ikororo, Baboko, Osere, Olunlande, Egbejila and Coca-Cola road. The clashes, according to a source, involved members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities. The source said that the […]

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University of Agric, Makurdi shut indefinitely as five die in cult fight

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:19:22 +0000

Authorities of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State have shut down the institution indefinitely, following cult activities which led to the death of four students and one security guard. The institution’s Information Officer, Mr Dzerka Fanafa, said in Makurdi on Thursday that the decision to close down the school was to prevent further […]

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Four killed as cult members clash in Ilorin

Femi Adewale — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 23:05:38 +0000

Four persons were killed at the weekend in Ilorin, Kwara State during a fight that broke out between members of the two rival cult groups over supremacy claim. Last week Sunday, suspected members of cult groups struck at Ikokoro/Sakamo area of Ilorin and allegedly killed a boy simply identified as Wasiu. The latest cult clash […]

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Lagos cult clash: Police arrest gang leader, six others

Femi Adewale — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:23:54 +0000

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested seven suspected cultists who engaged in supremacy battle in Bariga area of the state on Saturday, leading to the killing of a 65-year-old woman. The deceased, Adejoke Adefuye, was burnt beyond recognition when her house located at 19, Oshinfolarin Street in Bariga was set ablaze by the rival […]

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