The Benue State Police Command has intensified efforts to curb cult-related violence across the state after two people were killed in a violent confrontation between rival cult groups in Gboko. The Command said it received a distress call at about 4:15 am on Saturday, 3 January 2026, reporting a deadly clash between rival cult factions in Gboko town. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, the clash resulted in the deaths of two adult males. “The Benue State Police Command will not tolerate cult activity or criminality in any form,” the CP warned. The Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring peace, security, and order across Benue State.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2026 20:41 UTC