In Ilesa, a town in Osun State, a clash between rival cult groups resulted in three students from the Osun State College of Health Technology being shot. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kehinde Adeleke, confirmed that on Sunday night, two female students and one male student were hit by bullets fired by unknown gunmen.
The unfortunate incident occurred while the students were charging their phones at Amuta junction, and suddenly, the area was filled with the sound of gunshots. The students sustained severe injuries from the bullets and were immediately taken to Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo. However, due to the seriousness of their injuries, they were later referred to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex in Ile-Ife for further treatment.
At the moment, the reason behind the clash and shooting remains unclear, but the authorities are actively investigating the matter to ascertain the cause.
According to sources in the community, the clash was a result of ongoing tensions between rival cult groups in the area. The gunmen responsible for the attack were allegedly part of these cultist groups, vying for control and dominance in the town. The situation has been tense for the past four months, with previous incidents of violence, and it appears to have escalated significantly on the night of the incident.
The town of Ilesa has been grappling with these rival cult clashes, which have even led to the loss of lives among rival cult members, particularly during the electioneering period in the area.
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