Two people have been reportedly killed in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital by gunmen numbering three in the early hour of Monday, while two others sustained bullet injuries. The incident has been confirmed by the public relations officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement.

She explained that the incident occurred at around 12:30a.m in the parking lots of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta. The police spokesperson hinted that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.

She added that the Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital