Notorious Kwara cult member dies in clash with guards

A notorious cult member, identified as Yusuf , has reportedly died after a clash with some guards in Kwara State .

Sources told journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State , on Saturday that Yusuf , popularly called ‘ Indomie ’ , was a leader of the Eiye Confraternity .

A resident in the Niger area of Ilorin told journalists on condition of anonymity that Yusuf was killed by bullets he allegedly fired at the guards.

He said , “ We were told that he was coming from somewhere late in the night and was sighted by night guards , who challenged him to know where he was coming from at that time.

“ In the process , an argument ensued and ‘ Indomie ’ removed a gun and shot at the night guards but the bullets returned and hit him in the chest . He died instantly at the scene.

“ He was a member of a notorious cult and has been wreaking havoc on our community. We had tried in the past to put him behind bars . But to our surprise , after his arrest and arraignment in court , he would resurface . That has always been the case here .

“ People will, at least , be relieved of the fear that his presence caused . ”

The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer , Mr . Okasanmi Ajayi , in a telephone interview with our correspondent, confirmed Yusuf ’ s death .

Okasanmi said , “ We have a report that he is dead. We are investigating the circumstances that led to his death . ”