The Digest:
Samuel Sampson Udo, a 26-year-old former Student Union President, was gunned down by rival cult groups during his father's burial rites in Cross River State, highlighting the escalating cult crisis that has claimed at least nine lives in the state this year alone.
Key Points:
- Samuel Sampson Udo, former SUG President of Peace Poly, was killed during his father's funeral.
- The shooting occurred during a clash between rival cult groups in the Ekori community.
- 29-year-old Miss Choice Ikenger was critically injured, with bullets still lodged in her body.
- Cult violence has claimed at least nine lives in Cross River State in 2025.
- The incident has left the community living in constant fear and trauma.
- Experts cite unemployment and poverty as key drivers of cult recruitment.
- Security agencies have promised investigations, but residents fear speaking out.
Sources: Leadership
