Three persons have reportedly died in a shootout by suspected cultists at a drinking bar in Agbarho, Ughelli North council area of Delta State.
Several others were said to have sustained varying degree of injuries and were being treated at an undisclosed hospital.
The Nation learnt that several youths had gathered on Sunday evening to celebrate the birthday of a young lady at the bar.
But while the celebration was ongoing, four unidentified boys stormed the bar with guns and opened fire on the group, including the birthday girl, who was reportedly shot in both legs.