At least five persons have been reported dead in a bloody cult clash between youth groups in Delta State.
The deaths resulted from two cult clashes on Christmas Day in Sapele and Ekpan in Sapele and Uvwie local government areas of Delta State, respectively.
Sources said that the deaths in Sapele reportedly stemmed from a suspected cult clash between rival youth groups.
The Ekpan incident is said to have claimed yet to be established number of persons but initial report from the area said three residents lost their lives in a shootout which ensued between two rival youth groups.
One of the victims was said to be a petty trader who was selling drinks and other items for the youths who were celebrating Christmas.
The command’s public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, stated that only two persons were confirmed dead in the Ekpan incident.
“I can confirm two in Ekpan. No death from Sapele though there was a cult clash,” he said.