Six people killed in Ekiti cult war: Police
The police have confirmed the killing of six persons and the arrest of 10 suspects over complicity in a violent rival cult clash in Ikere Ekiti.
Sunday Abutu, the spokesman for the police, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Ado Ekiti, said the clash occurred on Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday.
‘I can confirm to you that 10 suspects have been arrested in connection with the bloody cult clash. The clash was caused by rivalry and show of strength,” he said.
The police also confirmed that six persons were killed in the cult war.
Mr Abutu disclosed that their corpses had been deposited in the morgue.
“We have begun serious operations there, by combined forces of the men of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Amotekun Corps, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
“Those arrested are in our custody, and by the time we conclude our investigations, they will be charged to court accordingly,” Mr Abutu added.
The police said they had deployed more officers in the area and increased surveillance by conducting stop-and-search on vehicles and individuals.
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