The rivalry between two cult groups has led to the death of a middle-aged man simply identified as Bolaji in Ondo town, Ondo state.
According to eye witnesses and residents, Bolaji was at a relaxation centre on Ijoka Street, in Ondo town, when he was shot by the group of armed youths on Monday.
They further said Bolaji was a member of the Eiye cult group and had been involved in the different clashes in the town before his death.
The police in the state confirmed the incident, adding that no arrest had been made so far.
The Divisional Police Officer at the Enuowa Police Station, Mr. Kunle Omisakin, said his division was working to ensure the culprits were arrested and prosecuted.
He said, “Efforts have been stepped up to rid the community of cult activities.”
It was learnt that security had been strengthened in the town to forestall an anticipated reprisal.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Isaac Eke, had last week paraded 33 persons suspected to be members of different cult groups.
He had said the effort was to keep the state free from violence during and after the general elections.