Police arrest 4, as cult clash claims over 5 in Edo

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects as a fight between rival cult groups allegedly claimed the lives of over five persons in the state.

Daily Trust learnt that the alleged cult war started on Wednesday in Upper Sakpoba and Siloko areas of Benin City, leading to the death of several persons in the state.It was learnt that the cult clash was a battle of supremacy among the two rival cult groups over who controls the areas.

 

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