After a few weeks of relative peace, the notorious ritual cult, Badoo, has rekindled panic in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
The cult killed a couple – Mr. and Mrs. Adejare – two of their children, while the third kid was said to be in a coma at the Ikorodu General Hospital.
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday in Oke Ota community, Ibeshe. The children were reportedly aged between five and one. Two of them were identified as Siyin and Ajoke, all females.
It was learnt that the assailants cut the window net of the family’s apartment to gain entry.
They were said to have subsequently smashed the victims’ heads with a stone and left the area unnoticed.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the incident became known around 12pm when church members of the deceased checked on them on the way from church.
He said the victims attended The Chosen Generation Family Church in Oke Ota, adding that a stone used by the gang was left behind.
“The apartment was given to them by the church. The couple were on the bed, while the children slept on mats. Four of them were killed. Their corpses have been deposited in the Ikorodu General Hospital mortuary,” he added.
A community leader said the residents would intensify vigils in the neighbourhood, urging the police to ensure regular patrol on streets.
The Lagos State police spokesperson, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said he cannot fully confirm that the killings had no connection with the Badoo cult, adding that the location of the family’s residence was not accessible to vehicles.
He said, “The house is just a room and parlour with one open window and no visible form of security. A family of five were attacked.
Three died on the spot, one died while receiving treatment at a hospital and the last member is alive and responding to treatment.
OMG! This is becoming something else and State of emergency should be declared on this badoo .