Police arrest two over rival cult clashes in A’Ibom
The police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed the arrest of two persons in connection with rival cult clashes which occurred between on Wednesday in Urua Ekpa community, situated in the outskirts of Uyo, the state capital.
But the state police spokesperson, Odiko MacDon DSP quickly debunked the deaths; saying only two persons have been arrested in connection with the fracas. Heavily armed Policemen from ‘E’ Division have been dispatched to the area by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. Another witness, Akpan, who runs a barbing saloon along Urua Ekpa road, Ata Idung, said “There was a big problem here in this village; those guys were a big problem for all of us here yesterday. They continued this morning and I can confirm to you that two persons have died in this our street.
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