Joy Anyim
A 29-year-old man, Aliu Lamidi, was on Saturday stabbed to death during a rival cult clash between two cult groups in the Itire area of Lagos.
The clash which started at 10: 25p.m. at Chukuma Hotel, by Babashola Street, Itire, had lingered all night resulting in the death of one and several others injured.
Eight suspects allegedly involved in the violent clash had been arrested, while the said cultist who had stabbed the deceased to death is at large.
The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Elkana Bala confirmed the incident, saying the police had beefed up security around the area.
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He said, “The police received a distress call of a fire outbreak at Chukuma Hotel by Babashola Street Itire. A combined team of Policemen and Firefighters was mobilized to the scene. The fire was eventually put off. Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was set by some cult groups Eiye and Aiye Confraternity, that clashed at a drinking joint in the hotel.
“ Trouble started when a hot argument ensued between members of the two rival gangs in the joint. The son of the owner of the hotel, who is now at large were said to have stabbed a member of a rival gang identified as Aliu Lamidi on the neck. The victim was rushed to the hospital where he eventually died.
“ Three vehicles that were parked by the roadside also got burnt. Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. Security has been beefed up in the affected areas.”
Bala further noted that investigation was ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court.
