4 killed as rival cult groups clash
ABOUT four persons have been reportedly killed during three days clash between rival cult groups, the Klaans and the Black Axe confraternities in Akwa Ibom State. The two cult groups reportedly engaged each other in a fierce battle on Sunday over the control of minibus parks within Uyo, the state capital and toll collection. Vanguard gathered, yesterday, that the cult clash, which started around Idu, in Uruan Local Government Area, spread to Use Offot, Ekpri Nsukara, Anua Offot and Oniong communities in Uyo LGA, left scores severely injured. Checks reveal that the violence has forced many residents of the affected communities to flee their homes, while property worth millions of naira were destroyed in yet-to-be contained violent clash. Confirming the incident, Akwa Ibom State Police command in a statement, yesterday, said four persons were killed during the clash and vowed to bring the perpetrators to book. The statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Odiko MacDon r...