A cult clash in Essi Layout, Warri South council area of Delta State, has claimed the life of one person. 

The victim, according to reports, was found lying on a dirt path with machete cuts on his forehead and arms on Saturday morning.

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The clash was said to have occurred on Friday between members of two rival groups. 

Some eyewitnesses had claimed that several shots rented the air as the cultists engaged in a show of power.

Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, saying, “It is confirmed, I think it was a cult clash.”