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BLOODY CULT WAR: Ughelli Burnts as Aye and Bagger Groups Clash, Claiming Four Lives
A devastating and deadly conflict between rival cult groups, Aye and Bagger, has ravaged Ughelli, Delta State, leaving a trail of bloodshed and despair. The brutal clash, sparked by an unpaid drug debt, has claimed the lives of at least four individuals, with more feared dead.
According to sources, the violent confrontation erupted when a member of one cult group sold drugs to a rival gang member without receiving payment.
The ensuing dispute over the debt recovery quickly escalated into a brutal and merciless beating of the debtor.
In a shocking turn of events, the beaten individual sought revenge, attacking and killing his debtor in a gruesome manner.
The retaliation sparked a chain reaction of violence, with both cult groups mobilizing their members to exact revenge.
The resulting bloodbath has left Ughelli metropolis reeling, with two individuals killed at the Okogbe axis of Otovwodo and another two at Iwhreko and Ogor Park, respectively.
Graphic videos of the carnage, obtained by our correspondent, reveal the gruesome aftermath of the killings, with victims’ bodies lying in pools of blood, their heads and bodies mutilated by machetes.
The sheer brutality of the killings has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents living in fear of further violence.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of cultism and the urgent need for authorities to address this menace.
The police have yet to comment on the incident, but a security source confirmed the killings, stating, “We have only confirmed three.”
However, sources close to the investigation suggest that the death toll may be higher, with more bodies yet to be discovered.
As the people of Ughelli mourn the loss of their loved ones, the community is left to pick up the pieces and wonder how such a tragic event could have occurred.
The incident serves as a wake-up call for the authorities to take decisive action against cultism and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.