NINE PEOPLE ARRESTED AS CULT CLASH ROCKS BENUE BURIAL CEREMONY. (PHOTO).

 

NINE PEOPLE ARRESTED AS CULT CLASH ROCKS BENUE BURIAL CEREMONY 

PAt least nine suspected cult members have been arrested after a violent clash disrupted a burial ceremony in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly led to the destruction of homes and valuables, with several individuals still unaccounted for.

Tension gripped parts of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State after a violent clash involving suspected cult groups left properties destroyed and several persons missing.

The incident occurred in Abenga, Mbakya, and Mbabur communities during the burial of one Dugeri Terhemen, popularly known as “Black Deal.” According to local sources, the burial ceremony was disrupted by clashes between rival groups, leading to chaos in the affected areas.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that at least two houses were set ablaze during the violence, with goods and personal belongings worth millions of naira reportedly destroyed in the process.

Security operatives were said to have intervened, resulting in the arrest of nine suspected cult members. However, several other individuals involved in the incident are still reportedly at large, raising concerns among residents.

Local sources described the situation as tense, with many residents fleeing their homes for safety amid fears of further violence.

As of press time, authorities are yet to release an official statement, but sources say security presence has been reinforced to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

The latest incident adds to growing concerns over cult-related violence in parts of Benue State, particularly during social gatherings and community events.