C'River: Tension At Ugep Community, As One Killed Over Cult Clash 

Bassey BASSEY 

Palpable fear and tension has gripped Ugep community as one person was reportedly killed following a cult clash between two fraternal groups in the area.

The killing and clash was a result of power tussle between two factions of a yet to be identified local cult group in Ugep, Cross River State.

The deceased, identified by local sources as one Usang, from Assiga village, Yakurr LGA, is married with children. 

Beaglenews reporter also gathered that on Sunday, sporadic gunshots, at intervals, rent the air in Ugep, leading to residents seeking for a hiding places to avoid being hit by stray bullets.

A witness, who doesn't want his name on print, said: "In broad daylight, these boys were marching all over town, carrying offensive weapons. I don't even know if the local monarch will be able to address this situation alone because of the number of young men at the heart of this issue. 

"Government must confront this issue with the seriousness it deserves, get those involved arrested and prosecuted", another source who pleaded anonymity, told www.calitown.com over the phone."