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The Digest:

In the shadowed corners of the city, order is a fragile peace. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed one person dead and five suspects arrested following a violent clash between rival cult groups in the Onireke and Isashi communities of Badagry. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • One person was confirmed dead at Badagry General Hospital following the clash.
  • Police arrested five suspects, aged between 28 and 43, in a coordinated operation.
  • A distress call about the rival cult fight was received around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Officers recovered a locally made pistol, two pump-action guns, and 52 live cartridges.
  • Other items seized include a Toyota Avalon car, a laptop, and mobile phones.
  • Three injured victims were rescued and rushed to the hospital for treatment.
  • The police have intensified patrols to prevent reprisal attacks in the area.
This eruption of violence reveals the thin line between community peace and chaos, a line constantly tested by entrenched conflicts. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Daily Post