Two suspected cultists, identified as Monday and Efe, were shot dead in a renewed wave of cult-related violence in the Ojo area of Lagos State.

The incidents occurred on Sunday at separate locations within the community, raising fears over rising criminal activity linked to confraternities.

According to an anonymous source, both victims were discovered with gunshot wounds. “Two bodies were found in the community on Sunday with gunshot injuries.

It appears the killings were carried out by rival cult groups in reprisal attacks. The police later evacuated the bodies,” the source revealed.

The anti-cultism platform, Confra Naija, reported that Monday was a former chairman of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) at Alaba International Market and also recognized as a long-time leader of the Aye confraternity in Ojo.

Efe, another NBM leader, was reportedly not a regular presence in the area but was attacked while charging his phone during a power outage.

Video footage shared online showed one victim lying motionless in an electronics shop, while gunshots could be heard in the background.

The second clip captured another victim with visible gunshot wounds, underscoring the severity of the violence.

Residents and social media users, including Roland Inuedo, expressed concern over the frequent cult clashes in Ojo and nearby neighborhoods.

Despite ongoing security efforts, cult-related violence continues to pose a serious threat to safety in Lagos.

In September 2025, similar clashes in Lakowe and Sangotedo left two young men dead in separate reprisal attacks, highlighting a persistent cycle of retaliation among rival cult groups.

As of this report, the Lagos State Police Command has not officially confirmed the latest killings.

Calls and messages to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, went unanswered.

Cult-related violence remains a pressing security challenge, prompting calls for stronger interventions by law enforcement and community leaders in Lagos State.