Suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity have gruesomely murdered a man believed to be a member of a rival cult group in the Alaba area of Lagos State.
It was reported that the killing was the latest in a series of cult-related attacks that have claimed multiple lives across the state in recent weeks.
A video obtained from the Telegram channel of Naija Confra on Sunday showed the victim, later identified only as Hope, sitting on the floor during an interrogation by the suspected cultists.
In the footage, the visibly terrified man introduced himself, saying, “My name is Hope. I live on Abanise Street.”
A second, shorter clip, less than 25 seconds long, showed a bloodied Hope lying motionless on the floor, with deep machete cuts to his neck and face.
The caption accompanying the footage read in part, “We received a video showing Eiye cultists interrogating a man they later killed.”
The killing sparked outrage on social media, with many users expressing shock over the victim’s death.
Njokwu Onyekachi (@Kharchy) wrote, “This dude stays in my area… I watched him grow… a very quiet and easygoing person, ready to apologise even when not at fault.
“He never got involved in trouble.”
Another user, @itzpodoskii, said, “I watched this, and I felt pity and sorrow for this guy.
“Look how innocent he looks, not knowing that’s his last moment. Answering the questions incorrectly.”
Similarly, @Nobemedoyou lamented, “This is very sad. I know Hope very well. Who would have thought he’d be a victim of cultism? Being butchered like a chicken. A very calm and gentle boy who’s jovial. RIP bro.”
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