Cultists on rampage in Imo, raze buildings
Rival cult groups were on the loose on Tuesday in Obile and Ochia community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State as they set over 20 buildings in the area ablaze.
According to an indigene of the area who does not want his name disclosed on print, the cult gangs, ‘Asland’ and ‘Degbam’ who were on a revenge mission on the killing of one of their members struck at the wee hours of the night and razed buildings belonging to their members in the process injured scores of people.
However, the state police command, who had ensured peace returns in the troubled Awara community, has assured of safety of lives and people of the community.
The Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) Andrew Enwerem, disclosed this to the AUTHORITY.
Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the governor on Bureau for Niger Delta Affairs, Hon Justus Ojika, has vehemently condemned the recent attack on the oil communities of Obille and Assa in Ohaji/Egbema LGA by two rival cult groups At a press conferences in Owerri yesterday, he appealed to the indigenes of the communities to remain calm amidst every provocation in order to give peace a chance.
He urged members of the community never to indulge in any reprisal attack that may escalate more crisis and shed more blood.
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