Tuesday 13 March 2012

Three die, others injured in Bayelsa cult clash


Acting Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed
Unidentified gunmen believed to be cultists attacked bars along Hospital Road Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Sunday night, killing at least three persons including a sex worker.
THE PUNCH learnt that the bandits, who allegedly wore police bulletproof vests, stormed the relaxation spots about 9.30pm and opened fire on the fun-seekers.
It was learnt that the majority of those who escaped death sustained various degrees of injuries from the attacks.
The incident created commotion in the area as people were said to have scampered to safety.
Our correspondent, who visited the area, observed that tables and chairs were turned upside down following the pandemonium that resulted from the attack.
Bottles and cups were also scattered and blood stains were seen on the ground.
The area was deserted following the attack that created fears of renewed cult-related violence in the capital city.Source

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