3 shot dead as suspected cult groups clash in Otukpo, Benue

Three persons, including one Ochoche Dickson Iduh, who just completed his NYSC program has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Adoka/Ojira Streets, Otukpo, Benue State in the wee hours of Friday.

A source told DAILY POST that the young man lost his life after two rival cult groups launched attack on themselves in the area.

The source said battle has been going on over a week before the Friday attacks, saying that three others were killed few weeks earlier.

It was gathered that the deceased was among the batch B stream 2 Corps members, who recently completed their one year compulsory service to the nation and had gone home to present his NYSC discharge certificate to his parents, who based in Otukpo before he was gunned down.

Ochoche, who is said to be a native of Apa local government area of Benue State holds a Higher Hational Diploma (HND) in Business Administration from the famous Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo.