Between 2016 and 2019, fear seeped into the streets of Lagos, Nigeria — particularly the quiet neighborhoods of Ikorodu — where an unseen horror stalked families as they slept. They were called the Badoo Cult, and their methods were as brutal as they were baffling. No guns. No mercy. Just grinding stones, silence, and blood-soaked handkerchiefs sold for a price.
Today, we dive deep into the origins, reign, and ritualistic horrors of the Badoo gang — from whispers of powerful backers to the community's desperate fight for survival. Who were these killers? What did they want? And why did so many die without justice?
Lock your doors. Keep your lights on. The shadows are never far.
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