Renewed cult war claims three lives, injures several in Bayelsa
State, killing three persons and critically injuring several others in a renewed cult war in the state.
A female Restaurant owner, who is popularly called Madam Odey, had her jaw torn apart by the stray bullet of the rampaging cultists, while others received fatal gunshot wounds. The arrival of the operatives of the State Police Command and some officials of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service and State Volunteer Force led to a hot chase of the gunmen. They, however, escaped through the Edepie/Tombia areas of the State capital.
The Acting Chairman of the State Vigilante Service, Hon. Doubiye Alagba said the State government has gathered useful information on the activities of the cult groups involved in the killings and will ensure they are brought to book.Hon. Doubiye Alagba, who confirmed the incident and visited the scene, condoled with the families of the victims and restated his call on the leaders of the cult groups to desist from the dastardly act and embrace peace or face the consequences of playing otherwise.
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