A clash between two rival cult groups on Sunday claimed the life a young man identified as Nasiru in the ancient town of Owo, in Owo local government area of Ondo state.
Nasiru was reportedly killed in a cult clash which occurred barely a week after four people were shot dead in a cult war between two rival group in the town.
A source explained that two masked men suspected to be members of a rival group traced Nasiru to LA Gbanasa area of the town and shot him in the head.
He said the two mean left the scene immediately after ascertaining that the deceased had died.
Speaking on the development, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Funmi Odunlami, who confirmed the incident said the deceased was a notorious cult member in the town.
She explained that Nasiru had been on the wanted list of the police command and has participated in many heinous activities in the community.
She said, ” The command can confirm the murder of one Nasir isiaka aged 40 years, a notorious cultist who has been on the police wanted list.
“The police at A Division Owo today ( Sunday) received a distress call that someone was shot at LA , Gbanasa Area of Owo by two masked men.
“On getting to the scene, the police discovered that the deceased was a cultist who participated in the End SARS Protest, attacked Uso Division and and stole an AK 47 and bullet proof vest belonging to the police.
“He also participated in the killing of one Adedeji Rafiu aka P.A. His remains has been deposited at the morgue”.
Odunlami said the command had commenced investigation into his killing and to apprehend those behind his killing.
