By Isaiah Ojo
At least one person has been allegedly shot dead in a recent cult clash between members of the vikings confraternity and black axe in Ozoro , the headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a viral video circulating on social media, a young man around his 30s, simply identified as “Sunday” was seen lying on the ground lifelessly with injuries to several parts of his body.
The deceased who was alleged to be a member of the vikings confraternity was reportedly attacked and murdered by the rival group around Etevie community of the Ozoro kingdom in the dusk of yesterday.
According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the trouble reportedly started days back when a certain young man whose identity is unknown was beaten to stupor by a group of cultists for reasons not clearly stated.
“The matter started about a week ago when one guy whose identity I don’t know was beaten by a group of suspected cult members” he said.
At the time of filing this report, at least one person has been reported dead with several others injured in the course of the conflict which has kept the community in tension.
In the early hours of today, February 16, 2025, members of the Nigeria Police Force were seen carrying out patrol and raid aimed at restoring peace and orderliness to the town.
When contacted through a text and WhatsApp message for confirmation of the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Bright Edafe, was yet to respond as at the time of filing the report.
