Cultists invade school in Edo, injure students
It was gathered that the development disrupted academic activities of the schools located adjacent each other on the ICE road, off Wire Road as teachers and students scampered for safety.It further was gathered that the suspected cultists were heading towards their target in the area when some students who are members of a rival cult group started throwing stones at them.
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