Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists following a violent clash between rival groups in the Onireke and Isashi areas of Lagos State, which left one person dead.

The suspects, Victor Christian, 43; Samuel Success, 29; Balogun Emmanuel, 43; Wisdom Chukwuemeka, 28; and Oche Job, 39, were apprehended after tactical operatives responded to a distress call on 4 October, at about 10:00 p.m.

In a statement posted on Sunday on X, Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command, Abimbola Adebisi, said the prompt response of the tactical squad prevented further violence and restored normalcy to the community.

"Three victims were rushed to Badagry General Hospital for urgent treatment. U...