Residents Flee Egbeda Community in Rivers State After Deadly Cult Clash Claims

Panic has gripped Egbeda community in Emouha Local Government Area of Rivers State as residents abandon their homes following the brutal killing of a feared cult leader.

Mathias Igwe-Wordu, the infamous leader of the Iceland cult gang widely dreaded in the area, was reportedly gunned down by members of a rival cult group during a violent confrontation. Fearing deadly reprisal attacks, many locals living near the scene of the incident hurriedly fled to safer locations.

Speaking on the development, the Chairman of Egbeda Community Development Committee, Ukwoha Omereji, confirmed the cult-related killing and assured residents of heightened security presence. He appealed to those who fled to return home, stressing that adequate police and security measures have been deployed to protect lives and property.