Cult war between suspected Iceland and Deygbam cult groups on Thursday April 22,2021 has claimed three lives at Rail way axis of Mile 1 Diobu, Port Harcourt,Rivers State,Nigeria Revelation Agents has gathered.
We learned suspected Iceland cult members had stormed were suspected Deygbam cult members were hanging out and opened fire killing three persons on the spot.
Our source disclosed that a suspected Iceland member was reportedly shot dead after the Deygbam cult members regrouped few minutes later.
There are palpable tension as sources believes reprisals looms.
Meanwhile the spokesperson of Rivers State Police Command,SP Nnamdi Omoni in a statement confirmed the incident.
Full Statement By The Police Spokesperson, SP Nnamdi Omoni
GANG CLASH:
I confirm that there was a gang clash between two rival cult groups today 22/4/2021 at about 1500hrs, where it was reported that unknown gunmen were shooting sporadically at the Railway axis of Diobu.
On the receipt of the distress, Operatives of the Diobu Division mobilized massively to the scene but unfortunately on arrival, the cultists had taken to flight. They however were able to arrest one of them alive, while three lifeless bodies were at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds on their bodies.
The bodies were confirmed dead on arrival at the Hospital and were deposited in the Mortuary.
The suspect arrested, one Ejike Paul ‘m’ 36yrs is cooling his heels and helping in Investigation.
Meanwhile the Area is calm and close monitoring is on, with an increased Patrol of the area and the entire Metropolis.
The public is enjoined to go about their lawful activities without fear of molestation, as the Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday has vowed to deal decisively with all criminal elements in the State, while appealing for credible information from the public.
SP Nnamdi Omoni (anipr)
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commr.of Police
Rivers State Command