Suspected rival cultists went on a rampage at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education at Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, exchanging gunfire on Monday.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the clash was between two rival cult gangs identified as ‘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 gangs 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 rent the air, though no casualty was recorded.
Thereafter, academic activities were temporarily halted as most students left the campus to hide in classrooms and hostels in order not to be hit by a stray bullet.
