A middle-aged suspected cultist identified as Victor has been set ablaze by rival cultists after bullets and machete failed to harm him.
The incident according to reports, occurred around Akede area of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
A resident said that t Victor was chased to the area and was shot repeatedly but the bullet did not penetrate.
“He was hacked by rivalry cult members but the machete did not have any effect on his body. He was taken to hospital and the police were aware. He did not die but severely burnt,” the resident said.
The spokesperson of Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident on Sunday.
“The perpetrators will be arrested as our men have commenced investigation into the matter,” the Superintendent of Police said.
(The Nation)
