By Ebenezer Adurokiya | Warri
A fierce supremacy battle between two rival cults has led to the brutal killing of no fewer than five persons at Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Reports say the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday January 6, 2022.
A military van was said to have been spotted along Ekwere Road, close to the popular Five Junction in the suburban community perhaps drafted to halt the orgy of violence.
President-general of Agbarho-Urhobo Improvement Union, Chief Monday Igho-Odiphri, confirmed the development.
He said the number of persons killed in the bloody cult clash, though has not been ascertained, was on the high side.
He, however, assured that the situation was under control as security operatives, including the community’s local vigilante, were on ground to fish out the culprits.
He also clarified that the incident was not connected to the arson carried out on the palace of the Osuivie of Agbarho kingdom last week.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the death of five persons in the Sunday morning clash.
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