A 26-year-old artisan known simply as Timehin was tragically killed during a suspected cult initiation ceremony in the Awoyaya area of Eti-Osa, Lagos State.
According to a Punch Metro report, the incident occurred on July 18, 2025, when suspected members of a rival cult group stormed a bush where the initiation was taking place. Witnesses say gunmen opened fire, forcing others at the scene to flee, leaving Timehin vulnerable. He was shot and later confirmed dead at the hospital.
A relative of the deceased, speaking anonymously due to safety concerns, told reporters that the family only found out about his involvement after discovering his lifeless body near the UBA bus stop in Awoyaya. “We were shocked when we found him. He said he was visiting a friend. We had no idea he was heading for such a thing,” the source said.
Another resident confirmed seeing bullet wounds on Timehin’s neck and hand, suggesting a violent end. Local sources allege the young man was ambushed during the early stages of the initiation, although police are yet to officially confirm details of the incident.
Efforts to reach the Lagos State Police PRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, have been unsuccessful. As of the time of reporting, no formal statement had been released.
This latest killing adds to the growing list of cult-related deaths in Lagos in recent months. On July 16, three men identified as Agbara, Butcher, and an unnamed plumber were hacked to death in Ebute Meta during a violent cult clash. Similarly, in May, a confrontation between rival groups in Owode Ajegunle left one person—known as Sparkle—dead.
Security analysts have called for more aggressive policing and community education to curb the growing menace of cultism in Lagos, particularly among young men seeking belonging in dangerous groups.
Timehin’s death is a grim reminder of the real cost of cult activity. Local leaders and parents are urged to increase awareness and intervention to prevent more youths from falling into the grip of deadly groups.
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