Five suspected cultists have been arrested for alleged involvement in the killing of a vigilante, identified as Seun Akinsiku and one Seto Ogunye, at the weekend in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo state.
The commander, Amotekun Corps in the state, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspects were nabbed in a joint operation involving officers of Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Amotekun Corps.
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It was gathered that the deceased was killed in a bloody clash between two cult groups at the weekend.
Mr Gabriel Akinsiku, father of the deceased Seun, said some persons suspected to be cultists forced him out of the house and shot him.
He wondered why his son was killed after he had turned over a new leaf and swore to the gods of the land in Osemawe’s palace.
He appealed to the police to ensure that the culprits were dealt with according to the law.