A clash between rival cult groups in Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State has reportedly claimed the lives of four persons.
The victims were killed in different locations during a clash between the Black Axe and Supreme Vikings confraternities, which was triggered by the alleged shooting of a National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) member on June 24.
The Youth Corps member, said to be a member of the Black Axe confraternity was allegedly shot by a member of the rival Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
He was said to have been rushed to the hospital for treatment but was later discharged.
It was learnt that in a reprisal attack, a member of Vikings group was reportedly killed around Mr. Biggs in Jattu, Auchi while three other victims were shot dead around Mechanic Site, Vacchi and Winners Road in the Polytechnic town.
Meanwhile, some lecturers of the Auchi Polytechnic were alleged to have Friday morning abandoned invigilation of the school SPAT Examinations over their alleged involvement in cultism.
But the Assistant Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, Mrs. Adebola Ogunboyowa, dismissed the allegations.
“Whatever is happening outside the polytechnic community because we have surrounding host communities, we have no power over it”, she explained.
When contacted yesterday, spokesman of the Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said he was yet to receive any report of cult clashes from the Auchi Police Division.