Suspected rival cultists went on the rampage at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rumuolumeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, exchanging gunfire on Monday.

It was gathered that the clash was between two rival cult groups identified as the Vikings and Clansmen confraternities in a battle for supremacy.

Though the immediate cause of the clash could not be ascertained, it was gathered that the violence between the rival groups erupted during the ongoing Students’ Union Government Week of the university.

A viral video of the incident circulating on social media showed students scampering for safety as gunshots rented the air, although no casualty was recorded.

Thereafter, academic activities were temporarily halted as most students left the campus or hid in classrooms and hostels to avoid being hit by stray bullets.