School Principal beheaded amid ongoing cult violence
A fierce battle between two notorious cult groups, the Baggar Confraternity and the Axe Men, has claimed another life in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, as the violence continues into its fourth day.
The latest victim, Comrade David Isangedighi, a 40-year-old principal of Rivera School in Marina, Oron, was brutally beheaded by members of the Baggar Confraternity on Wednesday night. His headless body was later taken to the mortuary at Oron General Hospital, Iquita.
Eyewitnesses reported that Isangedighi, a native of Akai Atti village in Oron, was killed in a shocking act of violence as tensions between the rival groups escalated.
His murder follows the killing of two others by the Baggar Confraternity, while the Axe Men are reported to have killed one person since the conflict began earlier in the week.
The rivalry between these cult groups has turned parts of Oron into a battleground, leaving residents in fear. Eyewitnesses reported that Comrade Isangedighi’s last words were, “Ho! My head!” as he succumbed to his attackers during the confrontation.
Local sources indicate that the cult war had been brewing for some time, with tensions escalating over territorial control and supremacy. As clashes continue, residents are urging the state government and security forces to intervene and bring an end to the violence.
The gruesome nature of the killings has plunged the community into mourning, especially among those connected to Rivera School, where Comrade Isangedighi served as principal. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the educational institution, leaving students and staff struggling to come to terms with the loss of their leader.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident, although police and security personnel are reportedly mobilized to provide protection for residents and property.
Proofreading by Uchechi Ojo, Sub-editor at Neptune Prime.
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