Unknown Gunmen Kill 3 Cultists In Etche

Unknown gunmen
Monday, killed three cultists in two different attacks in Igbodo and Umuokom Obibi communities in Etche local government area of Rivers State.
An eye witness account said the incident occurred at about 2am Monday morning, adding that residents of both communities woke up to see the lifeless bodies of the slained cultists.
The Tide learnt that Etche local government area had in recent times been engulfed with cult activities, the Dey-gbam and Dey-well who are contesting for supremacy in the area.
The Tide further learnt that the killing of the three cultists allegedly belonging to the Dey-gbam fraternity has generated tension in both communities.
A resident of Umuokom Obibi, who spoke on condition of anonymity said that the community has been deserted by the residents due to fear of reprisal attacks from members of the cult group.
According to him, many houses have been set on fire by youths who allegedly belong to the group in protest of the death of their colleague.
There is also an accusing finger that the killers of these cultists may have come from their rival group, Dey-well, while others are alleging that it may have been sold out by members of his group.
The Tide learnt that the slained cultists were leaders in the Dey-gbam group adding that nerves and tempers are already rising in both areas.
Obibi, Okehi, Igbodo and Mba communities are worst areas hit by the activities of these cult groups operating in the area.
Confirming the incident, a senior  police officer attached to the Okehi Divisional Police Headquarters, who referred our correspondent to the Police Headquarters said the incident happened and that he cannot speak further.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Ahmad Mohammad, said the command was yet to get the brief.