A suspected member of the Alora cult group, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly attempting to murder a provision shop owner in Ede, Osun State.
The incident occurred on 8 March 2025 at around 9:00 pm at a grocery shop in the Bihari/Ishola area of Ede, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Adeola Adeoye.
Ogunfunmilayo reportedly purchased an energy drink worth N500 and collected N400 in cash from the shop owner, promising to transfer a total of N900 to the seller’s account.
However, after waiting for the payment alert, the shop owner realised the transfer had not gone through and approached the suspect to inform him of the issue.
In a shocking turn of events, the suspect allegedly drew a cut-to-size pistol from his bag and shot the shop owner in both hands before fleeing the scene.
“On 8 March 2025 at about 9:00pm, Segun Ogunfunmilayo went to the complainant’s shop, bought an energy drink for N500 and took N400 cash from the seller, promising to transfer N900.
“When the seller did not receive the credit notification, he approached the suspect. To his surprise, Ogunfunmilayo brought out a cut-to-size pistol and shot him in his left hand and right arm before running away,” Adeoye added.
Following the attack, the police, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, JTF, tracked the suspect to his hideout and arrested him. A cut-to-size pistol and a live cartridge were recovered as evidence.
“The suspect confessed to being a member of the Alora cult group. He will be charged to court after the completion of the investigation,” Adeoye confirmed.
The victim is reportedly receiving medical treatment, and the police have assured the public of their commitment to tackling cult-related violence in the state.
Osun: Police nab suspected cultist for attempted murder
