The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the death of four persons following a clash between rival cult groups at the Anua Offot area of Use Offot on Nwaniba Road in Uyo LGA.
It was gathered that the two cult groups: Klaans and Black Axe confraternities, clashed over the control of bus park and toll collection which led to the destruction of lives and property worth millions of naira.
It was learnt that the crisis started from Idu in Uruan LGA and spread to Use Offot, Ekpri Nsukara and Oniong communities in Uyo LGA.
Speaking on the crisis in a press release on Tuesday, police spokesman in the state, SP Odiko Macdon, said: “The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP Olatoye Durosinmi, is miffed at the disruption of public order and safety by two rival cult groups at Anua Offot and Use Offot, both at Nwaniba in Uyo LGA, leading to the loss of four lives.
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“The CP condemns in strong terms the wanton destruction of lives and has vowed to bring perpetrators to book. Hence, he has deployed tactical resources to restore order and fish out perpetrators.
“The CP calls on residents of the said communities and Uyo to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation and be assured of their safety because of strategies put in place.
“He has sent a clear warning to perpetrators of these dastardly acts to desist forthwith or face the dire consequences of their actions.”
