Rival Cult Groups’ Clash Claims Six Lives In Ekiti

… casualties who lost their lives to the incident belong to one of the cult groups which was attacked by the other apparently on issues of rivalry

The Ekiti State Police Command have confirmed the death of six people killed in connection with a clash between rival cult groups in Ikere, Ekiti State.

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident said that six corpses have been recovered and deposited at the morgue after the clash which occurred in the early hours of Sunday.

An eyewitness said the sound of sporadic gunshots was heard while the attack lasted, forcing members of the community to run for safety amid tension.

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The PPRO explained that the casualties who lost their lives to the incident belong to one of the cult groups which was attacked by the other apparently on issues of rivalry.

He explained that the Police has arrested three suspects in connection to the incident.

According to him, a good number of police officers have been deployed to the town to ensure the restoration of law and order.

The police authorities also appealed to residents of the state to remain calm, adding that the command will sustain efforts to always put criminals in check.

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