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Delta: Groom Ambushed, Killed by Suspected Cultists on Wedding Day

Two men have been killed in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, in a violent clash linked to cult-related differences, leaving several others injured.

Eyewitnesses reported that one of the victims, who was set to wed the same day, was gunned down while walking with friends to purchase wedding items. The second victim’s lifeless body was discovered at Utagba-Uno Junction. Injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

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The tragic incident has left the fiancée of the deceased, along with family and friends, in deep mourning, as what was meant to be a joyous occasion turned into heartbreak.

Residents of Umusam, Utagba-Uno, and Isumpe communities remain in shock and disarray as security personnel have set up roadblocks in an attempt to prevent further violence and restore calm.

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An eyewitness, identified only as Boy, described the tense atmosphere in Kwale and urged the community to exercise caution. “The groom-to-be was ambushed and killed by suspected members of a rival cult group while walking with friends to purchase wedding items,” he recounted.

He further warned, “The atmosphere in Kwale remains tense, with parents and community members urging heightened caution as the festive season approaches. We all need to be vigilant about our movements and interactions to avoid falling victim to such incidents.”

Efforts to reach the police for a statement on the incident have so far been unsuccessful.

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