Three University of Port Harcourt Students Arrested Over Cult-Related Violence
Three students from the University of Port Harcourt were arrested by the Rivers State Police for their involvement in a violent clash between factions of the Vikings cult. The incident, triggered by a leadership dispute within the group, involved gunfire and machete attacks, leaving one student injured and hospitalized.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended three students from the University of Port Harcourt in connection with a recent clash between factions of the same cult group within the institution. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday, involved a violent altercation between splinter groups of the Vikings cult.
Witnesses reported that the confrontation escalated quickly, with gunshots and machete attacks disrupting the previously calm atmosphere of the university. The violence reportedly stemmed from a dispute over leadership within the cult, highlighting ongoing power struggles among its members.
During the melee, one student suffered machete injuries and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident as they continue to seek more information regarding the parties involved.
This development underscores ongoing concerns about cult-related violence in Nigerian universities, emphasizing the need for stricter security measures and interventions to ensure campus safety.
