An unidentified man has died in a shootout between policemen and suspected cultists at Express Junction in Udu council area of Delta State.
It was gathered that policemen from Ovwian/Aladja Division had gone to the area Tuesday evening to quell a clash between two suspected cult groups.
It was learnt that one of the groups opened fire on the approaching security team, leading to an exchange of fire. .
One of the suspects was gunned down, while others fled, the police said.
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adeyinka Adeleke confirmed the development.
He said, “Cultists clashed with police and one was shot dead.”