The police has confirmed that one person was reportedly shot dead on Saturday by gunmen suspected to be cultists at a polling centre in Odogbo-Ijesa in Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun State.
The victim is reported to have been waiting to cast his vote during the All Progressives Congress’ governorship primary election in his ward.
Confirming this, the State Police Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said, “The killing is suspected to be cult-related, as the killers and the victim were said to be suspected members of cult groups.
“It was reported that a gang of six men, led by a known and wanted cultist (name withheld), went to a polling centre in Odogbo-Ijesa in Atakumosa East and pulled out their victim from the queue.
“The suspects were reported to have shot their victim dead before driving off in a Hilux truck and motorcycle they came with.
“The witnesses at the scene and some residents claimed that the victim was also a known cultist in the community.
