The Police in Lagos has arrested eight people over the violence that rocked a Lagos community after two cult groups clashed in the Itire area of the state.
WuzupNigeria gathered that one person was stabbed to death in the incident, which occurred on Saturday, while three vehicles were burnt.
The violence was said to have been ignited following a clash between two cult groups -Eiye and Aiye Confraternity – at a drinking joint in a hotel in the area.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, the police received a distress call on Saturday at about 10:20 pm of a fire outbreak at Chukuma Hotel by Babashola Street Itire.
He said a combined team of policemen and firefighters was mobilized to the scene and that 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 at about 22:00 hours when a hot argument ensued between members of two rival gangs in the joint.
“The son of the owner of the hotel, who is now at large was said to have stabbed a member of a rival gang identified as Aliu Lamidi ‘m’ 29 years old of Aboredhade Street, on the neck. The victim was rushed to hospital where he eventually died.
“Three vehicles that were parked by the road side also burned. Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. Security is beefed up in the affected area. Investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged to Court,” he said.
