Rivers State Police command said no life was lost in the shooting that rocks PortHarcourt township area last night.
The command noted that officers and men were immediately deployed to the area to maintain law and order.
Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni while noting it was two cult groups that clashes however said the hoodlums took to their heels when they notice the present of security personnel leaving one of their pistol behind.
The police image maker explained that no arrest has been made so far , but investigation has commenced to bring perpetrators to book.
However, contrary to the claims of the Police PRO residents claimed two persons were killed by the rampaging cultists .
Reports said the hoodlums shot sporadically for over two hours.
The incident which occurred along Victoria Street by the Ben Harry Hotel,Aggrey Road axis,left pedestrians, commuters and residents of the area scampering for safety.
Our correspondent gathered that a popular businessman in the area identified as Mr Dike, was one of the victims.
An eyewitness who would not want his name mentioned told our correspondent that about 8pm they heard gunshots with residents of the area running for their lives.
The eyewitness confirmed that two persons were killed while straight bullet hit another business man from the north, but could not confirm if he was death.
Our correspondent who visited the area report that the area was clam with residents going about there lawful duties, while police vans were sighted.
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