Man Drowns Friend For Refusing To Join Cult Group

The police in Lagos are on the trail of a suspected cultist, Anu Olokodana, for allegedly killing his friend, Adeleke AwosigaPUNCH Metro gathered that Awosiga drew Olokodana’s ire when he refused to join his friend’s cult group in the Isheri, Ojodu Berger area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that Olokodana, who reportedly celebrated his birthday on the day of the incident, drowned Awosiga in a swimming pool during the party. The party was said to have held at a hotel in the Isheri area. Our correspondent learnt that on Saturday, June 13, 20-year-old Awosiga had come for
Olokodana’s birthday bash, which was to last till dawn.It was said an argument, however, ensued during the party, which allegedly made Olokodana to twist his friend’s neck before drowning him. It was gathered that Awosiga’s family, who stayed in the Mowe area of Ogun State, reported the matter at the Isheri Police Division. Our correspondent learnt that the deceased’s corpse was recovered by residents and policemen the following day. The suspect and other cult members reportedly went into hiding after the incident. It was learnt that two of them had, however, been arrested by the police. The duo reportedly confessed that they belonged to the same cult group with Olokodana. One of the deceased’s relatives, who did not want to be mentioned, said Awosiga and Olokodana had been childhood friends, which made it difficult to believe that the suspect could kill his friend.
“The next thing we heard was that Leke (Awosiga) had been drowned by Olokodana, and all his cult members had fled. We are still in shock over the matter.''
Our correspondent gathered that the deceased was rushed by residents and policemen to a nearby hospital where he was confirmed dead. His corpse had reportedly been deposited at a morgue in Yaba, where an autopsy would be carried out. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident. He added that the matter had been transferred to the Department of Criminal Investigations, Yaba. He said, “The deceased died by drowning. The case has also been transferred to the DCI for further investigations.”