The leader of the dreaded Ombatse cult group named that killed over 50 people in Obi town, Nasarawa state a while ago, has been shot dead.
Reports from the Nigerian Army, says the unnamed leader of the group was killed yesterday while 3 other members were arrested and whisked away from Obi town for further investigation.
This story was confirmed by Nasarawa state Police spokesman, Mr Cornelis Ocholi.
He told reporters yesterday that 3 people were killed in a gun battle with the army and 4 people who sustained serious injuries have been taken to Dahaltu Specialist Hospital (DASH) and responding to treatment.
According to sources, some key members of the warring Alago tribe and Eggon have also been arrested and brought to the Police Headquarters.
An ethnic clash had occurred between Eggon youths reportedly linked to the Ombaste cult group and Alago people of Obi local government all of Nasarawa state.
Stay in touch as this story develops.
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