A woman identified as Onorakpoma lost her life after being struck by a stray bullet during a violent clash between the Bobous and Greenlanders cult groups at Swali Ultra Modern Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Onorakpoma, a trader from Emede community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, was caught in the crossfire as chaos unfolded.
Eyewitnesses revealed that she was being transported to a community in Southern Ijaw LGA for treatment when she succumbed to her injuries.
They said the incident, which occurred on Monday, called for improved security measures around the slaughter area of Swali market to avert further loss of lives.
As of Tuesday morning, nearly all the shops on the Slaughter Road axis of the market were shut allegedly on the orders of some security operatives.
However, as the day wore on, traders slowly began to open their shops and display their wares.
When contacted, the police spokesman in Bayelsa State, DSP Musa Mohammed, confirmed the incident, saying that three suspects had been arrested in connection with the killing.
He said on receiving the information, the police immediately swung into action and restored calm to Swali community.
