One dead as rival cult groups clash in Kwara market

A middle-aged antheral was reportedly killed connected Friday during a confrontation betwixt suspected rival cult groups astatine Oja-Oba Market successful Ilorin, Kwara State’s capital.

The authorities Police Command confirmed the incident, noting that the victim’s assemblage was removed from the country by officers successful a Hilux pickup vehicle.

The convulsive brushwood sparked panic successful the area, forcing motorists and pedestrians to divert from Emir Road, Ita-Ajia, and the Gambari axis to debar the chaos.

Traders rapidly closed their stalls and sought refuge successful safer locations arsenic the concern unfolded.

Security unit stationed successful the marketplace responded promptly, pursuing respective suspects.

One individual, dressed successful a achromatic accepted attire, was apprehended and taken into custody astatine the “C” Division Police Station, Oja-Oba.

Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, confirmed the clash and the arrest, adding that investigations into the incidental are ongoing to bring each liable parties to justice.

One dormant arsenic rival cult groups clash successful Kwara market