A student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, identified simply as Peter, has been killed by suspected cultists in the Opomulero area of Owo, Ondo State.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday.

A source in the community told our correspondent on Monday that the assailants stormed the area in the evening while searching for suspected rival cultists.

The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing security reasons, said they reportedly located Peter at his residence and shot him in the process.

“We received a call yesterday evening that Peter was shot by some guys believed to be cultists. We were told that they pretended to be visitors, called him out of his apartment and shot him at point-blank range. He struggled to stay alive before he was rushed to the hospital,” the source explained.

Another source, who did not want his name in print, told PUNCH Metro that the deceased, also known as Don P, lost his mother three weeks ago.

“Peter was still mourning the loss of his mother, who died three weeks ago before this unfortunate incident,” the source disclosed.