3 killed, 10 injured as rival cult groups clash in Anambra

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No fewer than three cult members from Aye and Baga fraternities reportedly died yesterday during a bloody clash in Umusiome Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State while over ten sustained various degrees of injuries.
Trouble reported, started for the duo cult groups when one of them, Aye stormed the stronghold of Baga on Tuesday and reportedly killed a member of Baga.
Dissatisfied with the loss of her member to the rampaging Aye group, the Baga Wednesday armed to the teeth, went on a revenge mission at Umusiome and reportedly killed two of Aye members and left over five injured.
As at the time of filing this report, residents of the area have reportedly deserted for fear of being arrested by security operatives.
Contacted, Commander of the Anti-Cult Squad, Mr. Ali Okechukwu declined to make comment and referred this reporter to the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Nkiru Nwude who denied knowledge of the incident when called on phone.