- The Cult clashes have resulted in the tragic deaths of seven individuals
- Police implemented a conflict resolution mechanism to enforce a ceasefire among the warring cult group leaders
- The Police Command has secured agreements from ten cult group leaders, who have signed undertakings to end the killings.
In response to the recent cult-related violence in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has reportedly implemented a conflict resolution mechanism to enforce a ceasefire among the warring cult group leaders.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the ongoing clashes have resulted in the tragic deaths of seven individuals in the past week, including three siblings, in the Igbogene, Amarata, Swali, and Ekeki suburbs of Yenagoa.
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In an effort to de-escalate the violence, the Police Command has secured agreements from ten cult group leaders, who have signed undertakings to end the killings.
The authorities have also warned that any further conflict or loss of life will lead to the immediate arrest and prosecution of the identified leaders.
Cause of bloodshed
Recent reports indicate that the underlying cause of the crisis is the rivalry between cult groups for control over the share of revenue generated by the newly established State Transport Terminal located at Igbogene.
The Igbogene area, where the bus terminal is situated, is allegedly under the control of the Greenlanders cult group.
However, other cult groups such as Icelanders, Vikings, Bobos, and Dee-bams are vying for a share of the expected revenue, leading to heightened tensions and violence in the region.
In response to the escalating situation and rising death toll, the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police ordered the Operation Puff Adder tactical team, led by CSP Chris Nwaogbo, to invite all cult group leaders for a meeting to resolve the matter.
Despite initial hesitation from the cult leaders, who reportedly feared the police tactical team, they eventually approached the top brass of the police force to arrange a meeting with the State Commissioner of Police.
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Over the course of two days, approximately ten cult leaders met with the Commissioner, ultimately agreeing to a ceasefire in an effort to curb further violence.
