Tragedy struck the Owo local government area of Ondo State early Monday morning as Fisayo Oladipo, a prominent former youth leader of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), was brutally murdered by suspected cultists. The shocking incident, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., has sent ripples of fear and unrest throughout the community.
Oladipo, 52, was reportedly trailed to his residence in the Ehin-Ogbe area after returning from a nightclub. Eyewitness accounts suggest that members of the notorious Eiye confraternity followed him home before fatally shooting him in the chest. His remains have since been transported to the morgue at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owo.
Security agencies have responded swiftly to the incident, deploying personnel to the area in an effort to maintain peace and prevent further violence. The state’s commander of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oluyemi Ibiloye, confirmed that the attack is believed to be linked to ongoing clashes between rival cult groups in the region. He assured the public that security measures are being intensified.
Local residents are in shock, with one anonymous source describing the incident as a violent clash that has escalated tensions in Owo. The police spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, has yet to comment on the situation.
Oladipo, affectionately known as ‘Fissy,’ was a well-respected figure in the community and a key player in local politics. His untimely death marks a tragic chapter in a series of violent occurrences that have plagued the area.
Community leaders and citizens alike are calling for increased security and measures to address the rising tide of violence linked to cult activities. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
