Dreaded cult group, Badoo returns in Ikorodu, kills couple and two kids

The relative peace which seems to have returned in the Ikorodu Area of Lagos has again been cut short by the notorious and dreaded cult group popularly known as Badoo.

The cult killed a couple – Mr. and Mrs. Adejare – two of their children, while the third kid was said to be in a coma at the Ikorodu General Hospital in the early hours of Sunday in Oke Ota community, Ibeshe.

The children were reportedly aged between five and one. Two of them were identified as Siyin and Ajoke, all females.

It was learnt that the assailants cut the window net of the family’s apartment to gain entry.

They were said to have subsequently smashed the victims’ heads with a stone and left the area unnoticed.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the incident became known around 12pm when church members of the deceased checked on them on the way from church.

“They had a special programme in their church. The members decided to check on them because they did not come to the church. They found the whole family in a pool of blood and raised the alarm. One of the three children was still breathing. He was rushed to the general hospital.

“There are burglar-proof bars on the windows in the house, except in the kitchen. They came through the kitchen. They tore the net and entered the house.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State police spokesperson, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the killings had no connection with the Badoo cult, adding that the location of the family’s residence was not accessible to vehicles.

He said, “The house is just a room and parlour with one open window and no visible form of security. A family of five were attacked. Three died on the spot, one died while receiving treatment at a hospital and the last member is alive and responding to treatment.

“No visible trace of violence or clues linked to the cult was found. No stone was found at the scene. A case of murder is being investigated by police detectives, which doesn’t fit in the modus operandi of the cult.”