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| Nigeria: 12 Killed in a cult groups clash |
| 2007-01-03 |
| (SomaliNet) Fighting between rival cult groups on Sunday night at Rumuakini in the Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State in Nigeria left at least12 people shot dead and 20 others seriously wounded. According to reports, the clash between Delwell and Delgbam groups occurred about 11.00pm, New Year eve when members of one group attacked the rival cult which was performing its rituals in the forests. Though the immediate reason for the bloody clash could not be immediately ascertained, it was reported that the duel may not be unconnected with a struggle for supremacy. Meanwhile, members of the groups were said to have taken the fight to the community thus forcing residents to flee to neighbouring communities for safety. Those who sustained injuries were rushed to both private clinics and the General Hospital in the area according to eye witnesses who pleaded anonymity. In a swift reaction, the Rivers State police command yesterday deployed mobile policemen to the community to keep the peace.-Daily Champion. |
| Posted by:Fred |