By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba
No fewer than three persons reportedly lost their lives during a cult clash that erupted at birthday party organized in Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state at the weekend.
Reports said that several others believed to be guests while the fracas lasted, were fatally injured as two rival cult groups engaged in fierce gun battle and sporadic shootings that unsettled the Agbarho community.
It was gathered that the fracas took place at a popular drinking spot in Agbarho community where a birthday bash organized by a young lady snowballed into a cult fight. According to a source, while the fight lasted, four armed men suspected to be cultists, stormed the event center and opened fire on the guests including the celebrant who sustained gunshots injuries on the legs and was rushed to the hospital.
The Police Commissioner in the state, Hafiz Muhammed Inuwah who confirmed this is Journalists in Asaba on Sunday, said investigation was ongoing while efforts to apprehend the perpetrators was equally in top gear.
The CP disclosed that the command received a report that some people went to the bar and opened fire and as a result one died in the bar while two others were taken to the hospital. “One died on the way to the hospital and others died in the hospital, then two others sustained fatal injuries and were taken to the hospital.
“Three actually died and we are hunting for the perpetrators, we want to know the motive and those perpetrators, and we are working hand in hand with some well meaning members of the Community to get more information”.
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