By OLALEKAN BADMOS
The gory tale associated with cult fight is gradually
staging a return in Edo state as, at least, six persons have been killed in the
last few days in clashes between rival cult group.
This development is a relapse of atmosphere of fear which
preceded the relative peace the state is enjoying in recent times.
Among the victims of the fatality was a 500 level computer
science student of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, identified
as Osagie Osamudiamen. He was allegedly shot at point-blank range in a popular
hotel in the town about two weeks ago.
The deceased, who was said to be the leader of one of the rival
cult groups in the university, was allegedly trailed to the location where he
was alone after being tricked to dislodge his aides who were always with him. He
was thereafter killed.
Also affected was a musician simply identified as Jonathan,
who was said to have been killed in front of a hotel opposite the popular
Ekiosa market near 3rd Junction in the state capital few days after Osamudiamen’s
murder.
Eyewitnesses also reported that another four persons were
killed around St. Saviour Road, near Niger College at Upper Sakponba axis of the
of Benin.
An unidentified lady in AAU was also reportedly attacked
with acid during the week.
Though no clear reason has been adduced for the renewed fatal
clashes, many believed it might not be unconnected with the growing political
tension in the country.
Attempts to speak to leaders of the Rainbow Coalition, a
body made up of leaders of the various secret cult groups in the state that
have been championing peaceful co-existence among themselves, failed as calls
made to their mobile phones were either not going through or not answered.
Edo state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
DSP Moses Eguavoen, who confirmed the killings, however said his office was
still expecting coordinated reports from the various Divisional Police Officers
under whose areas of jurisdiction the killings took place.
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