There was panic in the Slaughter area of the Swali Ultra Modern Market in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, as cultists reportedly killed a yet-to-be-identified young man on Wednesday.
An eyewitness reported that the cultists were targeting the deceased’s younger brother but shot him instead as he was shielding his sibling.
“He and his younger brother were there when the assailants arrived and stated they were looking for his younger brother. But he said, ‘Not this one,’ and pushed him behind. So, they shot him in the chest.
“People started running, and they called the police. The officers came to remove the body,” the eyewitness said.
It is not yet clear which cult group carried out the attack.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, has yet to respond to the situation despite calls and text messages from our correspondent.
Our correspondent reports that the Slaughter area has been a frequent target for cult groups who regularly terrorise traders and customers.
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