Man kills friend for refusing to join cult group...SEE PHOTO

Firstclass newsline learnt that the police in Lagos are on the trail
of a suspected cultist, Anu Olokodana, for allegedly killing his
friend, Adeleke Awosiga.
Firstclass newsline learnt 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.
Firstclass newsline 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.
Firstclass newsline 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.
Firstclass newsline 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.
He added that the family members had yet to bury Awosiga as they were
still in shock.
He said, "The suspect, Olokodana, is popularly called T-Fire. He is a
cult member and he was at the party with other member of his cult
group. Awosiga was also there to celebrate his friend's birthday. As
the party went on, a disagreement ensued between the two.
"Both men have been childhood friends, but their point of
disagreements had always been over the cult membership. The suspect
had always persuaded his friend to join his cult group, but the latter
was not interested.
"On that Saturday, Olokodana invited many of his friends, including
the deceased, to a hotel in the Isheri area to celebrate his birthday.
The young men drank and had fun till dawn. The trouble started at
about 4.30am.
"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."
A resident who lives near the hotel, identified only as Alake, said
Awosiga was killed when the cult members were dancing with one
another's girlfriends.
He said, "Olokodana's girlfriend, identified only as Rashidat, at
about 4am, started dancing with another cult member. Awosiga also
requested to dance with her, but she declined and asked, 'Are you one
of us?'
"The deceased felt insulted, and replied that he was older than her.
Other cult members got angry and pushed Awosiga out of the party hall.
"Olokodana also warned his friend not to go back to the hall.
"So, Awosiga stayed at the hotel's swimming pool and started
threatening the cult members. Olokodana went to the swimming pool
area, twisted his friend's neck and pushed him into the pool. That was
how he drowned."
Firstclass newsline learnt that the cult members immediately fled the hotel.
Firstclass newsline 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.
Firstclassnewsline.net