A man identified as Nasiru Isiaka was k!lled in a cult clash that occurred in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The latest incident occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2025 barely a week after four people were shot d3ad in a fight between two rival cult groups in the town.
It was gathered that during the clash, the deceased was shot in the head in the LA Gbanasa area of the ancient town by two masked men suspected to be members of a rival group.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident described the deceased as a “notorious cult member” who had been on the police command’s wanted list.
“The command can confirm the murder of one Nasiru Isiaka, aged 40 years, a notorious cultist who has been on the police wanted list,” the PPRO stated.
“The police at A Division, Owo, received a distress call today (Sunday) reporting that someone was shot at LA Gbanasa area of Owo by two masked men.
“On arriving at the scene, the police discovered that the deceased was a cultist who participated in the End SARS protests, attacked Uso Division, and stole an AK-47 rifle and a bulletproof vest belonging to the police.
“He was also involved in the k!lling of one Adedeji Rafiu, a.k.a. P.A. His remains have been deposited at the morgue.”
Odunlami added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the masked men behind the attack.
