Panic As Cultists Kill Man On His Wedding Day In Delta

Two men have died and several others have been injured in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, due to a dispute linked to cult activities.

Eyewitnesses reported that one victim was gunned down, and was set to wed on the same day of his untimely demise while the other lifeless body was discovered at Utagba-Uno Junction. Other victims injured, were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

While security personnel have mounted roadblocks across the area to prevent further violence and contain the situation, residents of Umusam, Utagba-Uno, and Isumpe communities are still in shock and disarray.

Meanwhile, fiancée of the deceased, family members, and well-wishers were left in deep mourning as the joyous occasion turned into a heartbreaking tragedy.

An eyewitness, simply called Boy, said the groom-to-be was walking with friends to purchase items for the wedding when he was ambushed and killed by suspected members of a rival cult group.

“The atmosphere in Kwale remains tense, with parents and community members urging heightened caution as the festive season approaches.

“We all need to be vigilant about our movements and interactions to avoid falling victim to such incidents” he stated.

Efforts to get reaction from the police has not been successful.