Renewed cult violence in Yenagoa claims five lives

A renewed cult clash in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, has resulted in at least five fatalities. The violence, which began over the weekend, involved rival cult groups known as the Bobos and Greenlanders, with incidents reported in Agudama, Obele, and the Back of St. Peters areas.

A source indicated that a youth was killed and beheaded during an attack in Agudama, while another individual was shot in the buttocks and later rescued by a neighbor. The condition of the injured victim remains unknown.

The exact cause of the renewed violence has not been established, although sources indicated that the rivalry between the Bobos and Greenlanders persists despite previous peace efforts. Following the clashes, there was a noticeable reduction in youth movement in areas like Imgbi Road, Ovom, and Obele, amid fears of police arrests and further attacks.

Police Public Relations Officer DSP Musa Mohammed confirmed that suspects have been arrested and law and order has been restored.