Four people have reportedly died from a clash between cultists in Umuka, Nawfia Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state, News About Nigeria 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 Nnatuanyaa, and Aniemena, all males and indigenes of the community, while the fourth victim was identified as Ahmed Auwal.
Ikenga disclosed that the lifeless bodies of the victims were found lying on the road upon arrival by the police. They were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty.
He added that the victims according to eyewitnesses, are known for their nefarious activities.
“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.
