Seventeen suspected cultists had been arrested on Saturday alongside the Tombia-Amassoma Street in reference to the killing of two graduates of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, Bayelsa State.
Among the many suspects are 4 people believed to be web fraudsters, popularly often called Yahoo Boys, who allegedly sponsored the killings.
A senior police officer revealed that the arrests had been made throughout a stop-and-search operation carried out by the Speedy Response Squad (RRS), led by CSP Bishop Elemide.
In line with the officer, the squad intercepted a Suzuki mini-bus carrying 13 younger males. A few of them had been stained with blood, and bloodied machetes had been discovered within the automobile.
“We suspected foul play instantly. Upon interrogation, it was found they’d used two mini-buses to flee the crime scene. One broke down, so that they crammed into the opposite,” the officer mentioned.
One other police supply disclosed that the suspects are believed to be members of the infamous Vikings cult group and that the killings had been allegedly funded by the 4 Yahoo Boys.
The Bayelsa State Police Command spokesperson, Musa Mohammed, confirmed the arrests, stating that investigations are ongoing to find out every suspect’s degree of involvement.
There are conflicting reviews concerning the identities of the slain graduates, with some claiming they had been members of the Neo Black Motion (Black Axe/Aye) and others suggesting they belonged to the Bobos cult group.
Within the wake of the incident, members of the Vikings cult group throughout establishments in Bayelsa have reportedly gone into hiding, fearing reprisal assaults.
The state capital, Yenagoa, has been witnessing a surge in cult-related violence. Up to now week, a number of gun battles between rival teams have been reported.
On Sunday morning, a violent conflict between two cult gangs on the Swali Extremely Trendy Market resulted within the dying of 1 individual, inflicting panic amongst merchants and residents.
Whereas some police sources attributed the gunfire to officers pursuing cult suspects in a automobile with lined quantity plates, others maintained it was a confrontation between rival teams.
A senior police officer assured the general public that the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, is working tirelessly along with his group to finish the violence.
“We’re significantly dedicated to ending these nefarious cult clashes and guaranteeing these concerned face justice. A number of arrests have been made, and the state authorities is supporting our efforts,” he mentioned.
He additionally issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to not intrude with ongoing investigations.
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