Birthday Party Turns Into Cult Initiation: Police Declare Black Axe Members Wanted For Chief Unogbokhi’s Death
In a harrowing tale, Mr. Smart Modu recounted how an innocent invitation to a birthday party turned into an unforeseen ordeal, culminating in his initiation into a cult group called Black Axe without his knowledge.
Mr. Modu narrated how he was coerced into joining the cult during a party in Jakande Estate, Ajah, Lagos State. He alleged that guns and cutlasses were used to intimidate him during the initiation process.
According to Mr. Modu, the invitation from a friend seemed like an ordinary social gathering filled with music and laughter. However, as the evening progressed, he was led to a secluded area under the guise of a friendly conversation. To his horror, the interaction turned into a ritualistic ceremony with chants and instructions, leaving him confused and scared. Despite his protests, he was coerced into unknowingly taking an oath that marked his initiation into the cult.
Mr. Modu expressed shock and regret, emphasizing that he had no prior knowledge of the group’s activities or intentions. He has since taken steps to dissociate himself from the cult and is sharing his story as a cautionary tale.
This incident sheds light on the growing problem of unsuspecting young people being lured into cult activities under false pretenses. Instead of focusing on youth-driven development, many are consumed with destructive personal vendettas that hinder progress and divide communities.
Mr. Modu revealed that since refusing to engage in the cult’s “evil plans,” his life has been under threat. He has received numerous threatening calls, forcing him into hiding.
On September 27, 2024, Mr. Modu shared his ordeal with a correspondent with Esanland Update Magazine. He recounted how cultists surrounded his family house, firing sporadically into the air. Although he escaped, his father, Chief Unogbokhi Friday, was tragically killed during the attack.
He reported the case to the police, but no significant action has been taken. “When the attempts on my life became frequent, I ran away from Lagos to a nearby communities to stay with a friend ,” he said.
However, after a few days, his friend began receiving threatening letters, worsening the situation.
“It felt like I was on their radar, with no hiding place,” Modu added.
The trauma from the attacks has devastated his family, leaving them grief-stricken over the loss of his father. Mr. Modu concluded, “The police seemed compromised and took no action.
This tragic case remains one of many unresolved incidents of criminality in the country.
He therefore calls on parents to hold heart to heart talks with their children, male and female alike, on the evil consequences of belonging to cult groups. He thanks Lagosians for always providing the Command with information about the activities of these outlaws and solicits for more cooperation.
