Suspected Cultist Dies As Rival Cult Groups Clash In Delta Community

A suspected cultist has been reported dead in a rival cult clash in Ovwian Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Oasis Magazine can report.

The latest of the clash is between the Aye, Dominion and Aro-Bagger Confraternities.

Details as to the cause of the clash is not known at the time of filing this report.

DAILY POST reports that the deceased was killed in a fierce battle at about 3pm yesterday during the clash.

The decease whose remains has been deposited in a mortuary had tattoo all over his body.

The cult groups shot sporadically in the area as they dispossessed residents of their personal belongings as they also destroyed properties worth several millions of naira.

The cultists had wanted to spread their fight to Aladja Community but were resisted by the Vigilante.

The Assistant Secretary of Aladja Community, Comrade Ighotegwolor Bezi said the Aladja Community Vigilante warned that the community will not condone such misdemeanor in their land.

According to Bezi,  “Any cultists caught terrorizing our Community whether the person is an indigene or not, he will be dealt with in line with the laws.”

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Mustafa confirmed the report.

CP Mustafa said, “It is confirmed. It is a cult clash but we are still looking for the other suspects. It is a sad story.”

Prior to the latest clash, cultists have been terrorizing Owase,Orhunwhorhun and other Udu Communities with the elders keeping quiet over the matter.