Cult war claims 8 in Asaba

There was panic in Asaba, Delta state capital Wednesday as persistent cult war claimed another two young men early in the  morning.

Sources said the deceased, who was simply identified as Nnamdi was murdered at Stop Abortion junction by Isieke, Asaba.

The deceased, who was a staff of Oshimili South LG  was shot multiple times by unidentified men, who alighted from a vehicle.

The residents of the area scampered for safety upon hearing the sound of the gunshot.

An eyewitness account said, “I was inside my shop when I saw the man trying to board a motorcycle. Suddenly, I saw two men who came out from a car, walked to him and shot him.”

It was also gathered that another unidentified man was killed Tuesday by gunmen at about 7:00pm opposite a popular church along Ibusa Road, Asaba.

The death toll, which has increased to about 8 within the Asaba metropolis, was as a result of reprisals amongst two rival cult groups in Asaba.

When contacted, Police Public Relation Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, saying she was only aware of the incident that happened at Stop Abortion Junction, Isieke Quarters.

Police image maker also revealed that three arrests has been made in connection to the cult killings.

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