Three persons are feared dead in two days of bloody supremacy fight between rival cult gangs in parts of Gboko town, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue state.
The clash which also left some persons with varying degrees of injuries also created pandemonium in the ancient town.
It was gathered that the quick intervention of the Gboko Local Government Council Chairman, Mr. Isaac Mton who in collaboration with security agencies that brought the situation under control.
A source in Gboko who spoke on condition of anonymity stated that the fight between the gang was triggered by a misunderstanding between members of the cult groups who took up arms against each other.
“They eventually went after each other in the town on Saturday and Sunday and in the process three persons lost their lives and some others sustained injuries.
“But the Chairman of Gboko LGA was quick to invite security agencies who brought the situation under control. We learned that some arrests have also been made by the police who have intensified their patrols in Gboko and there is calm in the town as we speak,” he said.
Meanwhile the Chairman of Gboko LGA, Mr. Mtom has appealed for calm and vigilance in the town assuring that security agencies were on top of the situation.
