IGARRA: The Alabi family of Igarra in Akoko – Edo Local Government Area of Edo state, says the life of their son, Alabi Oyimafu is in danger as he is allegedly being hunted by cultists working for a powerful politician in the locality.
A member of the Alabi family, Pastor David Alabi said the politician ( name with-held) has unleashed terror on the entire family because their son refused to join one of the dreaded cult groups led by the politician and others.
He said Oyimafu has been working for the cult leader for a few years back without any problem until in October 2021 when their relationship deteriorated.
Pastor Alabi said his brother decided to part ways with the politician cum cult leader as the latter tried to coerce him into joining the cult fraternity.
He said following his brother’s refusal to join the group, the powerful politician resorted to threats and intimidations.
‘”This man openly told my brother that he will kill him and nothing will happen.
” To safeguard his life,.my brother reported the matter to the police in Igarra on November 15, 2021. Surprisingly, our family home was invaded by unknown gunmen later that night.
” Those in the house that fateful night were all traumatised as the gunmen shot sporadically before they forcibly gained entry into the house. Initially, my people thought it was a case of armed robbery but the mission of the gunnmen became clear when they demanded to see Oyimafu who miraculously was not at home.
” One of our cousins was shot on the right foot.when he.attempted to escape from the House.
“We have reported this latest incident again to the police but as I speak to you, nobody has.been arrested. So we are all living in fears. My brother has been advised to go into hiding. But yet, we fear that his.life is seriously in danger”, he said with an air of reservation.
Our correspondent reports that cult – related killings are increasingly becoming rampant in the country.Some of the killings are as a result of either clashes between rival cult groups or persons.targeted by.powerful politicians and cult leaders .
