A suspected cultist and student of Open University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Mohammed Isiaka, was allegedly shot dead during a clash between his group and another in Ilorin.
This development was confirmed by the spokesman of the Kwara State Police Command, Ajayi Okasanmi, on Wednesday.
According to available reports, Mohammed was shot in the chest by a rival cult member.
He was said to have been sighted at Surulere and pursued to Akerebiata area.
He died before he could reach the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin.
Okasanmi said: “Today information was received that at about 1630hrs, some boys suspected to be cultists visited a house at Akerebiata area of Ilorin, attacked one Mohammed Isiaka ‘m’ aged 23yrs, a computer science student of the Open University Ilorin, shot him in the chest.
“Policemen from C Division who raced to the scene on receipt of the information, took the victim to UITH, where the victim was confirmed dead by a doctor on duty.
“The corpse of the victim has been deposited for autopsy.
“The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, CP Tuesday Assayomo psc (+) has ordered a discreet and result- oriented investigation into the matter. The good people of Kwara State, particularly the residents of the area are advised to go about their lawful businesses as adequate security arrangements have been emplaced to forestall any revenge attack.
“The CP also assures the people that the perpetrators of the heinous act would be fished out and prosecuted.”