Suspected cultists on Wednesday night went on rampage in the Bariga area of Lagos and killed three persons.
An innocent man, who has a 2-day old baby, was said to have been hit and killed by a stray bullet.
A resident of the area simply as Seyi said they were disturbed and apprehensive throughout the night by sporadic gunshots at Idi-Aba area know as den of cultists and drug dealers.
He told journalists that: “The shooting spread to Sungas, Akilo and inward Olorunkemi street, in the Shomolu area. Every resident of the area took cover to avoid being hit by a stray bullet.
“The fight was between two rival cult groups. This has been the case here, especially in the months of June, July and August every year. A particular date in these months is used to avenge the death of cultists by their members. Friday being 7/7 will be bloodier, except security agents act fast.
“Three persons were shot dead on the spot. News reaching us now is that the fourth person that was rushed to the hospital is dead. He was not a cultist. He was only attacked during the gun battle. He has a 2-day old baby.
“Already, the cult group whose members were killed had written letters to some areas here, announcing that they would avenge the death of their slain colleagues on Friday. They said nothing can stop them. Already, some residents in the area have moved out to return next week when they believe normalcy would have returned.
“We are, therefore, calling on the police authority in Lagos to come to our rescue.”
Meanwhile, the police spokesman for Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hudenyin, confirmed the death of three persons but said no arrest had been made.
