Osun police investigate suspected cult killing near Osogbo recreation centre

Police in Osun State have opened an investigation after a man identified as Adejuwon Adekunle, also known as Asa, was shot dead near a recreation centre in the Dele Yes Sir area of Osogbo.

The attack happened in the early hours of Tuesday. Reports said the victim was shot by unidentified assailants between about 1:30am and 2am and later died after being taken to hospital.

The police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said preliminary findings suggested a possible cult-related attack. He said the case had been ordered transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

No arrest had been announced in the reports. Police said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, directed a more detailed inquiry into the circumstances of the killing.

The reports also said the identities and whereabouts of the attackers had not been established.

Sources: Punch, Daily Post