One person has been left dead in a bloody clash between suspected rival cult groups on New Year Day in Badagry, Lagos State, reports the News Agency of Nigeria.

According to Sources, the deceased, simply identified as Shefiu, was shot dead around Senior Boys Joint along Soglo way early on Tuesday.

It was gathered that the deceased, who allegedly belonged to Eiye Confraternity, was shot dead during a scuffle between rival suspected cultists.

Another source said the  members of the groups ran away from the scene immediately after the shooting, leaving behind the lifeless body of the victim.

The Divisional Police Officer in Badagry, Mr Samson Akhiromen, told NAN that one suspect had been arrested over the killing.

Akhiromen said investigation was underway to establish the motive behind the killing, adding that efforts were on to apprehend other suspected hoodlums involved in the incident.