One person has been reportedly killed in a cult attack at Oja Gbooro junction in the Ilorin metropolis late Monday night.
It was gathered that the victim of the cult attack, who was found in the pool of his blood, had a gunshot injury to his head.
Substance suspected to be Indian hemp was also found in one of the pockets of the yet-to-be-identified victim of the attack when a search was conducted to know his identity.
The incident, which was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kwara State Police command, Okasanmi Ajayi, had sent jitters down the spine of residents of the state capital, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
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The police spokesperson, who said that the state commissioner of Police, Tuesday Assayomo, frowned at the cult killing, added that the police boss had ordered that perpetrators of the killing be arrested and prosecuted.
“The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Tuesday Assayomo psc+ has directed that perpetrators of the killing that occurred at Oja Gboro area of Ilorin this evening be arrested and prosecuted.
“He assures the good people of Kwara State of his total disdain for crimes and criminality.
“The order by the CP came as an aftermath of killing today 11/4/2022 at about 1930hrs by suspected cultist(s) at Oja Gbooro junction Ilorin.
“A sound of gunshot prompted the racing of policemen on surveillance patrol of Gambari area of Ilorin to the scene of the sound.
“At the scene, a body of an unidentified adult was found lying in the pool of his blood, a gunshot injury to his head was observed, the victim was quickly rushed to UITH. He was confirmed dead after an examination by the doctor on duty.
“In a bid to identify the victim. A search of his body was conducted, and nothing was found in his pockets to identify him except some weeds suspected to be Indian hemp. However, the body has been deposited at the same hospital mortuary for autopsy.
“Meanwhile, aggressive manhunt for the culprit (s) has commenced as ordered by the Commissioner of Police.
“The commissioner of police advises parents and guidance to monitor and warn their children and wards to avoid acts that could truncate their future, as anybody arrested for any act of criminality will be made to suffer the consequences.