A middle-aged man identified only as Mosquito was shot and hacked to death by suspected cultists in Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The victim, a known member of the Aye confraternity, was found lying in a pool of his own blood with his left hand missing. The Ogun State Police Command released a statement on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Local Government has written to the Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, over incessant clashes between rival cult groups and kidnappings ravaging the community. In a letter titled ‘Urgent Security Alert’ and dated October 4, 2023, the Epe LG Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Surah … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man, identified as Igwe Omeli, was tragically killed on Wednesday in a violent conflict between two rival cult groups at Eke Awka market, a bustling location in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Witnesses say the rival groups, known as Baga and Aye, were engaged in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the officers attached to the Tolu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cult members during initiation in the Ajegunle area of the state. The suspects include Peter Odumola, 19, Promise Benjamin, 20, Emmanuel Ikechuckwu, 19, Richards Adu, 18, and Abdullahi Nasiru, 20. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian … Read more
In April, police in Kenya uncovered a mass graveyard, recovering more than 21 bodies in a day. The deaths were linked to a religious cult leader who told members to “starve to meet Jesus.” Since the first discovery, many more bodies have been found. Eko Hot Blog reports that the death toll linked to a … Read more
The student was said to have been killed on Monday night. The attack has sent shockwaves across the campus which was considered safe for students. The UNIBEN authorities are yet to respond to the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a student of University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State, simply known as Desmond, has been … Read more
4 people were reportedly shot dead during the battle between cult rivals in Delta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fight for supremacy among suspected cultists has resulted in the alleged killing of four persons in the ancient city of Sapele, Delta State. It was gathered that the killings occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday, and … Read more
How Adams Oshiomhole reached consensus with Aye Black Axe cultists to consolidate power EKO HOT BLOG reports that political thug and leader of the Black Axe Cult, Tony Kabaka has fingered Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, as one of those sponsoring and encouraging cult violence in Nigeria, in a bid to enforce political … Read more
Suspected Cultists have set Osun student ablaze for refusing to join cult. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Victor Oke, a final year student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was set ablaze by suspected cultists for refusing to join cult. It was learnt that the incident occurred around 2pm on Saturday, at Akede area of Osogbo, … Read more
Police have arrested a teenager over alleged involvement in secret cult activities in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspected cultist, Yusuf Basit, for allegedly conscripting others into a secret cult called the Awawa Confraternity in the state. A police source told The Point that … Read more
Police have arrested two persons for forcefully initiating OOU student into Eiye cult group EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun State Police Command has arrested two persons for allegedly initiating an unwilling student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University into their Eiye cult group. The suspects, Owoseni Gbemisola and Ogunsola Ayo were arrested on Friday by … Read more
Two persons have been recorded dead following a renewed clash by rival cult groups in Bonny, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the names of the gangs could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report but residents of the area called for police intervention over rising … Read more
Police have warned against the celebration of August 8 by cultists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in relation to information received by the Oyo State Police Command that cultists are planning for the celebration of August 8, the Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, has issued a strong warning to anyone or group attached to cultism … Read more
Benin City has the record with the highest rate of violent cult clashes in a year. No month passes by without the ancient city witnessing one cult war or the other amongst gangs fighting for supremacy. July 7th is alleged to be the anniversary of the Black Axe confraternity and residents of Benin are … Read more
Residents of Epe in Lagos state have urged the Lagos State government and security agencies to assist in ridding the area of cultists who regularly unleash mayhem in the community. Speaking to Newsmen, many of the residents lamented heinous crimes committed by the cultists either through gang wars or through brigandage. Mr Tunde Oluwo, a … Read more
CCTV footage shows a group armed with machetes arriving at an apartment complex in Sharjah At least 20 bodies were counted after a bloody fight broke out between some Nigerians suspected to be rival cult groups in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is not clear what led to the fight between the cultists that occurred … Read more
Two people have been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Kabangha Community, Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State. A source from the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that suspected cultists terrorising the area invaded the community and made straight to the home of Let-Them-Say Nwinee. According to him, Nwinee, died on the … Read more
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force attached to Bariga Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Segun Ezekiel, m, 24, leader of Aiye Confraternity in Bariga Area, on 31st March, 2021, for firing and killing one Taye Gbalagbala, m, 30, the alleged leader of the Eye Confraternity in Barija, on 28th March, … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one Blessing David, a 19-year-old girl, alongside six other for accultic practises in the state. Upon interrogation, the 19-year old girl confessed that she is a member of a cult group called Marine Girls. She also confessed that she slept with 10 men during her initiation into the group … Read more
There was another bloody clash between the Aiye and Eiye Confraternities on Sunday evening in Badagry, Lagos State has left one person dead. Reliable Sources revealed that the deceased, simply identified as Kenny, was shot at Ahovikoh Quarters, Sango Iledudu, Badagry at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. It was gathered that the father of the … Read more