Three folks have been killed and three others arrested in a renewed bloody conflict between rival cult teams in Onne, Eleme Native Authorities Space of Rivers State.
It was learnt that one of many teams had first launched an assault on its rival, killing two on Friday, resulting in a reprisal on Saturday.
The police confirmed that one of many infamous cultists recognized as ‘small lighter’ terrorizing the realm was among the many victims of the conflict.
Some residents of the realm had been mentioned to have fled their properties following gunshots fired by the cultists whereas others despatched messages warning folks to keep away from the realm.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Grace IringeKoko, confirmed the incident and mentioned three folks died within the bloody encounter. Iringe-Koko mentioned: “Sure I can affirm the cult conflict.
Three individuals had been killed and three suspects arrested. “From the knowledge obtainable to me, one of many suspects referred to as ‘Small Lighter’ who has been terrorising the Eleme axis killed one particular person from the opposite cult.
So in retaliation they went after him and killed him. One different was killed earlier, so, three individuals in all. “Our males (Police) have been deployed to the realm and calm has been restored within the space.
Investigation is ongoing to fish out different fleeing suspects and guarantee they’re prosecuted.”
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