In ondo state, Cultists Shoot 82-Year-Old Grandma, Kill Grandson

Suspected cultists yesterday shot an 82-year-old grandma, Sherifat Lateef, while her 23-year-old grandson, Suleiman was killed in the process. It was gathered that the cultist, who rode on a motorcycle, shot into the residence of the victims at Oke-Ijebu in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Madam Sherifat who narrowly escaped death was left with gunshot wounds but Suleiman was unlucky, he died instantly.

The grandmother was rushed to the Federal Medical Hospital (FMC), Owo, where she is currently receivng treatment Police spokesman in Ondo state Femi Joseph said the case has been transferred to the Department of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence (DCII).

He said preliminary investigation revealed that it was a case of cultism, adding that the police will get to the root of the matter.