Renewed cult violence in Bayelsa claims five lives

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

Sources indicated that the violence has raised concerns regarding a previously established peace accord among some cult groups in the state. One source alleged that a youth was killed and beheaded during an attack in Agudama, while another individual was shot in the buttocks but was rescued by a neighbor; the condition of the injured victim remains unknown.

The exact cause of the renewed clash has not been determined, but it is noted that the Bobos and Greenlanders have continued to be rivals despite past peace efforts. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, confirmed that suspects have been arrested and law and order has been restored.