At least two people have been
killed in an attack on Iso Bendege community in Boki local government area of
Cross River state.
One of the policemen deployed to
restore peace in the community sustained gunshot injuries in the tragic
incident which happened on Thursday.
Irene Ugbo, police public
relations officer in the state, confirmed the incident, attributing it to a
cult clash.
Many residents who abandoned
their homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire are said to have refused to
return following fear of renewed violence.
A witness said trouble began at a
public function in the community.
A suspected cult leader was said
to have slapped the member of a rival gang who retaliated before the situation
went out of hands.
The two groups reportedly
attacked each other with charms, dangerous weapons as gunshots rocked the air.
Some of those involved had fled
by the time security personnel arrived.
Ugbo did not speak of any arrest
but said investigations were ongoing. She also added that soldiers had been
deployed in the community.
At least seven states have
recorded various acts of violence in the first week of 2018.
Among these states are Benue,
Rivers, Ebonyi, Kwara, Taraba and Kaduna.
Despite this Ibrahim Idris,
inspector-general of police, says the country is secure. Idris said this on
Friday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.
However, the number one police
officer said the president directed the force to beef up security.
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