Abuja (Sundiata Post)– Three individuals were apparently eliminated following a violent clash in between competing cult groups around the Osun-Osogbo ancient groove, throughout the celebration’s grand ending on Friday. 10 operatives of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFS) were injured by the hooligans throughout the clash. The event tossed Osun traditionalists and travelers into panic as individuals scuttled for security. Since the time of filing this report, the reason for the clash was yet to be established. The thought cultists likewise vandalized the NHFS workplace near the scene of the event. Verifying the occurrence, NHFS Commandant in Osun State, Hammed Nureni, stated no less than 3 individuals were eliminated in the clash that occurred in between the believed cult groups. “We counted 3 dead bodies. After the event that took place at the groove, the ruffians continued to our workplace and got it vandalised,” he stated. Responding to the event, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, frowned upon the intrusion of the Osun groove by cultists, stating it “stained the global status of the celebration”. Adams, who spoke soon after the celebration, stated, “It is regrettable that cultist and evildoers have actually been making the most of the hospitality of the celebration to develop a platform for cult competition which Osun goddess hates and we should jointly stop the pattern. “This is a chance for Osun and Nigeria to draw in tourist advancement. Osun-Osogbo is understood worldwide and we need to secure and forecast it to the entire world. Absolutely nothing needs to the development of the celebration and by extension Yoruba custom.” Previously, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, reiterated the dedication of his administration to traveler advancement. Adeleke stated, “This year’s event supplies the best chance ever for our individuals to have a makeover at our culture and custom. We are challenged to capitalise on our abundant culture to develop a financially sound and virile country.” (Channels)
Osun-Osogbo Festival: Three Killed As Rival Cult Groups Clash
