Two persons have been reportedly killed in a suspected cult clash at the Gyado Villa area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, the Benue State Police Command has said.
The Next Edition gathered that the incident occured on Sunday night.
According to the sources who did not want to be named, the incident occured when two rival cult groups clashed, causing serious panic in the area which is mostly student populated.
The sources said that shortly after the attack, two persons were found dead in a pool of their blood while one other person who was badly injured later died at an undisclosed hospital.
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The source who expressed fear of a reprisal by the rival gang called on the authorities to beef up security in and around the area.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Benue State Police Command (PPRO), SP. Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident saying two persons died.
“Incident confirmed. Some young men sat at a spot and some other young men came and attacked them around 8pm last night (Sunday).
“Two persons were confirmed dead and another one who was seriously injured is on admission.”
Anene said remains of the dead victims had been deposited at the mortuary while investigation was ongoing.
