Attah Ede Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested 30 persons in Gboko local government area of Benue State following the killing of three persons during cults clash.
The State command Police Relations ‘Officer, Catherine Anene, a Superintendent of Police, who confirmed this to newsmen, said the suspects will be brought to the State Police headquarters, Makurdi on Wednesday.
“We have arrested 30 people in connection with the killing and will be brought to Makurdi tomorrow (Wednesday)”, Anene stated.
It was gathered that on Monday, three persons were feared dead in the two days of bloody supremacy clash between rival cult gangs in parts of the town.
The Network gathered that several people were injured in the vicious clash.
It was learnt that the quick intervention of the Gboko Local Government Council Chairman, Mr. Issac Mton who in collaboration with security agencies brought the situation under control.
An eye witness who pleaded anonymity, said that the fight between the gangs was triggered by a misunderstanding between members of the cult groups who took up arms against each other.
“They eventually went after each other in the town on Saturday and Sunday and in the process three persons lost their lives and some others sustained injuries.
“But the Chairman of Gboko LGA was quick to invite security agencies who brought the situation under control.
“We learned that some arrests have also been made by the police who have intensified their patrols in Gboko and there is calm in the town as we speak,” he said.