x

Police confirm 2 dead in Akwa Ibom renewed cult clash

The police in Akwa Ibom on Monday confirmed the death of two persons in a renewed clash between two rival cult groups in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman of the police in the state, CSP Nnudam Fredrick, confirmed the incident to newsmen at Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom.

Fredrick said, “I just received a report from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oruk Anam area that there was a cult related case in the area and two persons have been confirmed dead.’’

He said that some persons had been arrested in connection with the killings.

“I don’t know the number of persons arrested for now but two persons have been confirmed dead,’’ Fredrick said.

He said that the Commissioner of Police in the state had directed the anti-cultism unit of the command to take charge of the area.

“So for now, the police have taken control by patrolling the area to ensure that there is law and order,’’ Fredrick said.

A resident of the area, who did not want to be identified, told newsmen that the incident which occurred on Saturday was between ”Debam and Iceland confraternities”.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Federal Polytechnic Wannune Upholds Zero Tolerance for Corruption — Rector

By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Wannune,...

Aliyu Reaffirms Commitment to End Banditry in Sokoto

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State...

Bandits: Police Rescue 3 Minors, Arrest Suspects in Kaduna

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has...

Mutfwang’s Re-election in Plateau Under PDP Unstoppable, Says ALGON Chair

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Chairman of the Association of...

TSG Promoting Good Governance and Quality Leadership – Group

By Jabiru Hassan, Kano The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has...

Voter Registration: Northern CAN Urges Nigerians, Religious Leaders to Mobilise Members

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)...

Chinese Embassy Marks 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Thursday commemorated the...

UK Grants Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships to 85 Nigerians

The United Kingdom has awarded 85 Nigerians the prestigious...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img