After raining bullets and using a machete on his skin, Victor, a middle-aged man suspected to be a cultist could not be protected by his charm after he was set ablaze by rival cultists in Osun State.
The incident occurred around Akede area of Oshogbo, the state capital.
According to reports, Victor was chased to the area and was shot repeatedly but the bullet did not penetrate.
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“He was hacked by rivalry cult members but the machete did not have any effect on his body.
“The cultists poured petrol on him and set him ablaze.
“Some of us rushed at him to extinguish the fire but he was greatly burnt.
“He was taken to hospital and the police were aware. He did not die but was severely burnt.”
The spokesperson of Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident on Sunday.
“The perpetrators will be arrested as our men have commenced investigation into the matter,” the Superintendent of Police said.
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