Man Runs for His Life as Cult Group Hunts Him After Brother’s Murder

Fear and anxiety have engulfed the Ojieaga family following the mysterious disappearance of David Ojieaga, who allegedly went missing after years of threats and intimidation from suspected cult members. His disappearance has reignited painful memories of the killing of his twin brother, which relatives believe was carried out by the same group.

David said his ordeal began in October 2019 after his twin brother, who was reportedly a member of the cult group, decided to leave the confraternity due to its violent criminal activities. According to him, the group subjected his brother to months of harassment, intimidation, and physical attacks after he attempted to cut ties with them.

Fearing for his safety, the deceased reportedly fled Edo State for Abuja in search of refuge. However, David claimed the cult members eventually tracked him down and killed him in the nation’s capital.

“After my brother was killed and buried, they approached me and demanded that I replace him in the group,” David recounted. “I refused because I knew how dangerous they were and I did not want to end up like my brother.”

He alleged that shortly after rejecting the offer, members of the group began threatening and assaulting him. The intimidation reportedly continued for years, forcing him to relocate from Edo State to Lagos in 2021 alongside his pregnant wife in a desperate attempt to escape.

According to David, the threats did not stop even after the move. He said cult members allegedly discovered his wife and pressured her to convince him to join the group.

Seeking a fresh start, David became an Uber driver in Lagos in 2022 and believed he had finally found peace. However, his fears resurfaced in 2024 after he unknowingly picked up a passenger who identified himself as a member of the Black Axe confraternity.

The passenger allegedly recognized him and warned that the group had discovered his location.

“He told me I had nowhere to hide and that if I refused to join them, the same thing that happened to my brother would happen to me,” David said.

Terrified for his life and the safety of his family, David said he decided to leave Nigeria entirely and travel to France, where he is currently seeking asylum and protection.

The Black Axe confraternity has long been linked to violent crimes, including killings, extortion, and organized criminal activities in parts of Nigeria and abroad. Security agencies have repeatedly vowed to crack down on cult-related violence across the country.