One dies in Ilorin cult clash

Suspected secret cult members have reportedly killed a young man at Saw Mill area of Ilorin metropolis during a clash with some youth in the area.

Tribune Online gathered that the victim of the clash, identified as Wasiu, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by members of the cult group.

Wasiu, during his lifetime, was said to be a bricklayer who owned a motorcycle which he used to keep at Saw Mill garage junction at night.

It was also gathered that the suspected cultists, known for forcing residents of the area to part with their valuables like phones, cash among others, were challenged by one Fatai.

However, efforts of Fatai to retrieve valuables from the suspected cultists and give back to rightful owners went wrong last Tuesday night.

It was learnt that Fatai was trailed to his house at Saw Mill Garage by the suspected cultists, who did not eventually meet him at home

According to some eyewitnesses, the development infuriated the cultists, who began to shoot sporadically leading to a stray bullet hitting the deceased on the head.

It was gathered that the deceased had since been buried on Wednesday according to Islamic rights.

Meanwhile, the vicinity was a shadow of its old self as it had since been devoid of normal hustle and bustle, as residents and shop owners had been apprehensive.

The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ajayi Okasanmi, who confirmed the killing, said that “I am yet to have details of the incident but life was actually lost. I will confirm and get back to you.”

Tribune Online