Mutiu Salako, a Point of Sale operator, was tragically killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta Ogun State, as reported.
The incident took place at 6 pm on a Sunday, with a viral WhatsApp message circulating about the attack being linked to a cult-related killing.
However, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, clarified on Monday that it was actually a case of attempted robbery.
Odutola mentioned that the police responded to the incident, arresting three suspects during a raid in the area where the crime occurred.
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She emphasized that the police operatives from Kemta Division were the ones who attended to the attack.
The gunmen, riding a motorcycle, shot Salako, who unfortunately succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The police spokesperson stressed that the incident was not related to cult activities, contrary to initial speculation.
