Residents of the university town of Ozoro, in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, are currently in apprehensive mood as one person was allegedly killed and four others arrested in a cult clash between two rivalry cult groups.
It was learned, the rivalry cult groups suspected to members of Eiye Confraternity and Vikings were said to have engaged in a shootout for several hours on Monday night.
The incident led to abrupt closure of all commercial activities as traders and business owners in the Community close shops to avoid being victims of looters who may want to cash out in the melee.
A security leader who pleaded anonymity confirmed to Vanguard that only one person was killed contrary to rumours of many deaths that was flying around.
According to him, “There was a cult clash on Monday, the cult people attacked themselves. The information available is that there was a clash between Eiye and Vikings.
“They were using weapons and firing themselves. One dead and four suspects were arrested.” He added.
DSP Bright Edafe, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, confirmed the incident in a text, “One dead, four suspect arrested.” He wrote.
