An Abia State University final-year student, identified as Emmanuel, tragically met his end in a viral video showcasing a retaliation by cult members.
Emmanuel, a recent recruit to the Black Axe (Aye) Fraternity, was reportedly part of an operation on Monday, March 11, against the Vikings, a rival clan. During the altercation, Emmanuel took a bullet and fought desperately to escape for his life. Unfortunately, he was captured by rival factions and met a fatal blow that ended his life.
A widely shared video depicts Emmanuel fumbling to get away before being mercilessly kicked by opponents of the cult group. His classmates and acquaintances have taken to social media to lament his passing, highlighting that he had just finished writing his final test before the tragic event.
Concerns for safety have prompted ABSU students at Miracle Lodge, the scene of the event, to vacate the area. Meanwhile, ASP Maureen Chinaka, the spokesperson for the Abia State Command, acknowledged the occurrence in a statement on X, stating, “Abia state police command is aware.”
“Our officers rushed quickly to the crime scene, working with the military, and the perpetrators fled when they saw our officers. The body has been taken to the morgue, and the investigation is still underway.”