Some eyewitnesses had claimed that several shots rented the air as the cultists engaged in a show of power.

According to SaharaReporters, a cult clash in Essi Layout, Warri South council area of Delta State, has claimed the life of one person.

The victim, according to reports, was found lying on a dirt path with machete cuts on his forehead and arms on Saturday morning.

The clash was said to have occurred on Friday between members of two rival groups.

Some eyewitnesses had claimed that several shots rented the air as the cultists engaged in a show of power.

Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, saying, “It is confirmed, I think it was a cult clash.”