Four persons have reportedly died from a clash between cultists in Umuka, Nawfia Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state, Edum News reports.
This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Monday.
He noted that the incident occurred on Sunday morning, adding that operatives from Nimo Divisional Police Headquarters had received a distress call at about 8:25 a.m. on Sunday about the cult clash in the community.
The police spokesperson identified three of the victims as Ebuka Ekenta, Junior Nnatuanya, and Aniemena, all males and indigenes of the community, while the fourth victim was identified as Ahmed Auwal.
He disclosed that the lifeless bodies of the victims had been found lying on the road upon arrival by the police, and stated that they were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty.
“The operatives upon arriving at the scene, found four lifeless bodies of young men in a pool of blood with suspected multiple gunshot injuries lying on the road.
“The victims were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty and have been deposited in a morgue.
“Information from eyewitnesses and some villagers reveal that the victims are known for their nefarious activities and are always in rivalry with another cult group in the area,” he stated.
He further noted that a joint security team has intensified patrol in the area to forestall further break down of law and order.
Written by Hope James
