- It was gathered that matters came to head when the Red Confraternity attacked Black Axe members while the latter were holding a meeting on an island on the River Benue
In Benue State, a deadly clash between rival cult groups has claimed the lives of at least eight people.
The warring group clashed in Wadata Quarters, Makurdi, the State capital, on Sunday.
The clash is alleged to be between the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, also known as Black Axe, and the Vikings, also known as the Red Confraternity.
It was gathered that matters came to head when the Red Confraternity attacked Black Axe members while the latter were holding a meeting on an island on the River Benue.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “The Black Axe were attacked by the Red during their meeting on an island on the River Benue, which led to the death of two of their members.
“The Black Axe then mobilised for a reprisal attack, pursued the assailants to the bank of the River Benue, and killed five suspected members of the rival Red Confraternity.”
Meanwhile, the police in Makurdi have intensified patrols in the troubled area of the town.
The Benue State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Catherine Anene, is yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.
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