Men of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested eight suspects in Itire area of Lagos for cult activities.
Police had on Saturday received a distress call of a fire outbreak at Chukuma Hotel by Babashola Street Itire.
A combined team of Policemen and Firefighters was mobilized to the scene.
The fire was eventually put off.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was set by some cult groups Eiye and Aiye Confraternity, that clashed at a drinking joint in the hotel.
According to the statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State, DSP Bala Elkana, trouble started at about 2200 hours when a hot argument ensued between members of two rival gangs in the joint.
The son of the owner of the hotel, who is now at large was said to have stabbed a member of a rival gang identified as Aliu Lamidi ‘m’ 29 years old of Aboredhade Street, on the neck.
The victim was rushed to hospital where he eventually died. Three vehicles that were parked by the road side also burned.
Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. Security had been beefed up in the affected area while investigation was said to be ongoing and the suspects would be charged to Court.
