At least five bodies were recovered along the riverbank in the Oreta area of the Igbogbo community on Wednesday, while another person was gruesomely killed in Bayeku on Tuesday, both in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Findings suggested that the incidents may be linked to the surge in cult-related violence across parts of Lagos.

The development comes amid rising cases of cult clashes in the state, which have forced the police command to redeploy some divisional heads.

Although details of the incident remain sketchy, residents confirmed that the Bayeku attack involved the brutal killing of a man whose wrist and leg were severed, while five corpses were later found in Oreta.

A community member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent, “Some people believe that the incident at Bayeku was unrelated to cultism.

“The person who died is not a known cultist. Many in the community think it is connected to land grabbing. They killed the man and severed his hands and legs.”

Another resident, Adeola, said that police operatives were at the Oreta scene to assess the situation.

“Some people are saying it was the river that brought the five bodies to the riverbank. We don’t know the details. But five bodies were recovered.

“We don’t believe the water brought them. The cause of death is still unknown,” Adeola said.

A short video published by Naija Confra, a channel known for exposing cult-related activities, showed some of the corpses by the riverside.

One victim, dressed in a blue hoodie, was seen facedown, while another in a black-and-white shirt lay motionless with bloodstains around the area.

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Hammed Aroyewun, confirmed the attacks in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oluwaseun Ajayi.

The statement partly read, “The incident, which shook the community and heightened fears over safety, drew an immediate response from the Council Chairman.

“Aroyewun, accompanied by the council’s Chief Security Officer, members of the Joint Task Force, and other council officials, promptly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and reassure residents of the government’s firm stance on security.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a Lagos-based businessman, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering.

In a wanted notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and posted on its official X handle on Friday, the Commission appealed to members of the public with credible information about Ogundele’s whereabouts to come forward.

The notice read, “The public is hereby notified that Olasijibomi Ogundele of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an alleged case of diversion of funds and money laundering.

“Ogundele is a 44-year-old indigene of Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State. His last known address is: G29, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State.

“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices, or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov.ng, or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.”

Ogundele, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction, is known for high-end real estate developments in Lagos, particularly in Ikoyi and Banana Island.

The company has gained prominence in Nigeria’s luxury property market, with projects valued in billions of naira.

The wanted notice also highlights the Commission’s increasing focus on high-profile individuals in the private sector who are suspected of laundering illicit funds through real estate and luxury investments.

The EFCC has in the past vowed to curb money laundering and bring to book those suspected of involvement, whether among politicians, the civil service, the private sector, or within Nigeria’s booming property market, which anti-graft agencies have repeatedly identified as a key channel for concealing the proceeds of corruption.

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The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three girls captured in a viral video assaulting a student of the Federal University in Otuoke identified as Nancy Wilfred.

The incident occurred in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The suspects were said to have beaten the victim, str!pped her n@k3d and filmed the act after accusing her of sleeping with a boy said to be a lover to one of the girls.

The viral video sighted by LIB showed the girls assaulting the girl, with heavy sl@ps, kicks and blows before cutting off some of her braids with a sharp object.

Following public interest on the incident, the police launched a manhunt and arrested the suspects for assault, attempted murder, grievous hurt, cyber bullying, cyber stalking and abduction.

The State Police Commissioner also initiated a criminal investigation into the incident, to bring the culprits to justice after an exploratory interactive session was held with the victim, which later led to further sessions with some CBOs and gender organizations.

It was gathered that the operatives of the Zone 16, with the assistance of the FOU security, apprehended the key suspect identified as Kadi.

Kadi provided useful information that led to the arrest of the other two suspects.

Police authorities confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and will face further interrogation before being charged to court.

The command has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining law and order across the state.

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