A fresh clash between two rival cult groups has claimed three lives in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was gathered that one cult group initially launched an attack on the other on Friday, January 31, k!lling two members. This led to a retaliatory attack on Saturday.
Among the deceased was a cultist known as ‘Small Lighter,’ real name Christopher, who had allegedly been terrorising the area.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident on Sunday said three suspects have been arrested.
“Yes, I can confirm the cult clash. Three persons were k!lled, and three suspects were arrested,” she stated.
“From the information available to me, one of the suspects, called ‘Small Lighter,’ who has been terrorising the Eleme axis, killed one person from the other cult.
“So, in retaliation, they went after him and killed him. One other person was k!lled earlier, so three people in total.
“Our men (Police) have been deployed to the area, and calm has been restored. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and ensure they are prosecuted.”