Some cultists on Friday killed a 35-year-old man, identified as Babalola Lekan, at Asoje area in Osogbo, capital of Osun State.
The cultists were shooting sporadically in the area as two rival cult groups had supremacy battle.
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Residents of the area said Babalola was shot dead by the cultists.
The incident caused panic and people in the area ran for dear life.
The Police Public Relations Officer for Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident.
The PPRO said the remains of Babalola had been deposited at the morgue of Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo for investigation.
Opalola said policemen have been deployed to the area and assured the residents of their safety.
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