From Simon Utebor, Yenagoa
A clash between two rival cults has claimed five lives in Bayelsa State.
It was learnt that the incident occurred yesterday at Lobia community in Southern Ijaw Local Government.
A boy, Amos, was among the victims.
The Nation gathered that the cults from Ukubie and Azuzuama communities clashed during the remembrance of the late Chief Genesis in Lobia 2 over a yet-to-be-ascertained conflict.
A source, who spoke in confidence, said the little boy from Lobia 1 community, three persons from Ukubie and one person from Azuzuama community died during the shootings.
Police spokesman Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident.
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