Gunmen kill man near Osun recreation spot

A man named Adejuwon Adekunle, also known as Asa, has been shot dead by gunmen close to a recreation centre in the Dele Yes Sir community, Osogbo, Osun State.

Adekunle was reportedly attacked between 1:30am and 2am on Tuesday by attackers whose identities are still unknown. They allegedly followed him to the area.

The details of the killing are still unclear as of this report.

The Osun State Police Command said early findings indicate that the killing might be linked to cult activities. They assured that an investigation has started to find out what really happened.

Abiodun Ojelabi, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident during a phone interview on Tuesday. He said the victim was quickly taken to a hospital after being shot but was declared dead on arrival.

Ojelabi said, "What happened in Dele Yes Sir is suspected to be a cult-related attack. The incident occurred around 2am on Tuesday.

"We received reports that some armed men entered the area and began shooting. One Adejuwon Adekunle, aka Asa, was shot and taken to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His body has been taken to the morgue.

"The Commissioner of Police has ordered that the case be moved to the Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. We have not made any arrests related to the incident."