Nasarawa Crisis: Army Kills Ombaste Leader, Arrests Others

The Nigerian  Army has killed the dreaded Ombatse cult leader who led his group to attack the people of Obi.am in Nasarawa State.

Although,  Police authorities  in Nasarawa state could not confirm  the name of the leader of the outlawed group killed by the army, an eye witness said his body and three other persons arrested have been taken to an unknown location for further investigation.

The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Nasarawa State Command,  Cornelius Ocholi, who confirmed the incident to reporters said three unidentified assailants were killed in the crisis and four people who sustained injuries  have been taken to Dahaltu Specialist Hospital (DASH) and responding to treatment.

THISDAY investigation revealed that  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.

Source: Thisdaylive