Many people were reportedly killed in three-day supremacy clashes by rival cult groups in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Leadership Newspaper reports that Six persons were killed in Use Offot and 10 others killed in Anua, Ekpri Nsukara and Oniong communities, while several others have been injured. but the police authority said only four people were killed .
The clash it was gathered was over the collection of tolls at mini bus parks in Uyo, the state capital.
Apart from the facts that the places where the clash were held have been deserted, properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the yet-to-be contained violence.
police spokesperson, SP Odiko Macdon, who confirmed the killings, said only four people were affected.
He said, “The commissioner of police (CP), Olatoye Durosinmi, is miffed at the disruption of public order and safety by two rival cult groups at Anua Offot and Use Offot, both at Nwaniba in Uyo local government area, leading to the loss of lives.
“The CP condemned in strong terms the wanton destruction of lives and has vowed to bring the perpetrators to book, hence, he has deployed tactical resources to restore order and fish out the perpetrators.
“The CP has, therefore, called on residents of the said communities and Uyo, to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation and be assured of their safety because of strategies emplaced. He has sent a clear warning to perpetrators of these dastardly acts to desist forthwith or face the dire consequences of their actions.”
