Cultists said to be members of Ascenders Cult group have attacked Idu-Ekpeye Community In Ahoada West L.G.A Rivers State, killing at least three persons and burning down over five houses.
It was gathered that the attackers invaded the community in the early hours of Monday, putting the entire community in disarray.
Indigenes of the community scampered for safety as the gunmen went house to house in search of rivals while shooting sporadically.
An Indigene of the community identified as Mike Odike said the attack was a reprisal for the attack of one Mr Ezebalike Edward by members of the Greenlander cult group.
He said that Mr Ezebalike was attacked the previous day by the rival gang which macheted him almost to the point of death.
He said the Ascenders group which Mr Ezebalike belonged to, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and setting houses on fire while three persons were killed.
According to him, despite the presence of Nigerian Army personnel in the area, insecurity has continued to rise, adding that the community has been deserted as residents fear that more attacks may be carried out by the rival cult gangs.
He, however, called on the Nigerian security agents to come to the aide of the community and end the incessant call killings.
