Four persons, including tea sellers, a commercial driver and road side traders have been shot dead by gunmen operating on motorcycles.

The killing occured around Sabo and Igba area of Ondo town.

A source said it was some cultists that attacked a rival cult group.

Another source said the mission of the gunmen was unknown as they shot sporadically, killing three persons in Sabo and one person at Igba.

It was gathered a commercial driver that stopped to eat in the area was shot dead.

Ondo Police spokesman, SP Fumilayo Odunlami, said she would issue a statement after getting proper brief.

But a police source in Ondo town confirmed the killings.

The police source said the gunmen were armed robbers who attempted to rob residence and traders in the area.

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