At least one person has been allegedly shot dead cult clash between members of the Vikings Confraternity and Black Axe in Ozoro on Sunday.
The cult clash, which occurred in Ozoro, the University town and headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, claimed one life, while others sustained injuries.
The deceased, who was alleged to be a member of the Vikings Confraternity, was reportedly attacked and murdered by the rival group around Etevie community in Ozoro.
Security personnel were seen patrolling and conducting raids aimed at restoring peace and order to the town.
In a viral video circulating on social media, a young man, around his 30’s, simply identified as “Sunday,” was seen lying lifeless on the ground with injuries on several parts of his body.
According to a source who requested anonymity, the trouble began days earlier when a young man, whose identity remains unknown, was beaten into a stupor by a group of cultists for reasons that have not been clearly stated.
“The matter started about a week ago when one guy, whose identity I don’t know, was beaten by a group of suspected cult members,” the source said.
At the time of filing this report, at least one person had been reported dead, with several others injured in the course of the conflict, which has kept the university community in a state of tension.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Bright Edafe, confirmed the development.
