Monday, February 3, 2025 - A fresh clash between two rival cult groups has claimed three lives in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was gathered that one cult group initially launched an attack on the
other on Friday, January 31, k!lling two members. This led to a retaliatory
attack on Saturday.
Among the deceased was a cultist known as ‘Small Lighter,’ real name
Christopher, who had allegedly been terrorising the area.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who
confirmed the incident on Sunday said three suspects have been arrested.
“Yes, I can confirm the cult clash. Three persons were k!lled, and three
suspects were arrested,” she stated.
"From the information available to me, one of the suspects, called
‘Small Lighter,’ who has been terrorising the Eleme axis, killed one person
from the other cult.
"So, in retaliation, they went after him and killed him. One other
person was k!lled earlier, so three people in total.
“Our men (Police) have been deployed to the area, and calm has been
restored. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and
ensure they are prosecuted."
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