In Auchi, Edo State, tension flared on Tuesday as rival cult groups clashed violently, resulting in the death of an alleged Eiye member in front of his daughter.
Reports from social media suggest that members of the Aye Confraternity, arriving in a Lexus car, carried out the attack.
Naija Confra confirmed that the victim, known as Emma, was indeed targeted by Eiye members in retaliation for a previous attack.
Despite the presence of the victim’s daughter, the assailants acted swiftly, leaving behind their vehicle and weapons.
Local vigilante groups pursued the attackers, forcing them to flee.
Naija Confra, dedicated to combating cult-related violence, reported the incident, highlighting its retaliatory nature following the killing of an Aye member named Emma on Monday in Auchi.