Residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, have been thrown into fear following the gruesome killing of a suspected cult member whose mutilated body was discovered inside a sack at Obele Junction.
The body was reportedly dumped in front of a First City Monument Bank (FCMB) branch on the outskirts of the state capital. Sources said the incident occurred on Monday night, while the remains were discovered on Tuesday morning.
Preliminary accounts suggest that the deceased, whose identity is yet to be established, was allegedly a member of the Greenlanders cult group before defecting to a rival group known as the Bobos.
He was reportedly accused of leading members of his new group in an attack that claimed the life of a former associate behind Amarata, allegedly as a test of loyalty.
Sources further alleged that members of the Greenlanders group, angered by his defection and involvement in the attack, lured him out through a woman before attacking him with machetes.
Related News:
Bayelsa Police Launch Crackdown on Cultists, Sponsors
Bayelsa Reunites Rescued São Tomé Fishermen With Envoy
Residents of Obele confirmed that the body was found inside a blood-soaked sack and abandoned near the bank.
Concerned youths and members of the local vigilante group reportedly alerted the police, who subsequently evacuated the remains.
The incident has heightened tension in several communities, including Sand Road, Aritalin, GweGwe and Obele, amid fears of possible reprisal attacks.
Residents also expressed concern over the reported movements of rival cult groups in the affected areas as members allegedly search for one another.
The development has renewed concerns about the activities of rival cult groups and the growing security threat facing residents of Yenagoa and its surrounding communities.
About the Author
