65 people arrested over deadly cult clash in Uyo, says Police
The Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has has confirmed arrest of sixty-five suspects in connection with a clash between two rival cult groups in Uyo, the state capital that has left at least four people dead in the town and environs.
Penpushing reports the command Public Relations Officer, Odiko MacDon made this known in a statement on Wednesday explaining that some of the people arrested were helping the police with useful information
“A total of 65 persons have been arrested. A proper screening will be done. Those found culpable will be charged in court while those not connected to the crisis will be let go, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom’, MacDon, said.
Penpushing further reports that MacDon in the statement said the command urged residents to remain vigilant and go about their normal businesses as normalcy is being restored, stressing no stone will be left unturned in fighting criminality
The clash it is recalled reportedly began on Monday, which concentrated within communities along Nwaniba Road, a major road that leads to a five-star hotel, Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, in Uyo, and the permanent campus of the University of Uyo.
Penpushing also reports that communities around Nwaniba in Uyo are notorious for cult-related killings and violence, while it is recalled that businesses were forced to close shops, as well as some residents fled their homes on Monday evening because of the shootout between the rival gangs.
The clash continued on Tuesday and Wednesday despite the deployment of police to the area, while visitors including a journalist, Nora Iwang, who went to buy medication in a pharmacy, were trapped around Nwaniba Road for hours on Monday night because of the shootout.
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