Gunmen Invade Rivers Community, Kill Five Persons

According to reports, five persons have been killed as unidentified gunmen invaded Zor-Sogho Community, in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.

A source in the area who preferred anonymity disclosed that the incident occurred around 10pm Thursday. 

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It was gathered that the unidentified gunmen stormed the community with heavy gun fire and gunned down the reported five victims. 

The eyewitness hinted that the development caused a stir in the community as many residents fled the area. 

However, the National Coordinator of Ogoni Development Initiative, Imeabe Saviour Oscar, condemned the killings of the victims in the community, describing it as barbaric. 

Imeabe hinted that cultists in the area were behind the act, adding that he regretted that some youths in Ogoni were still interested in cultism. 

“We are shocked that at a time we are preaching peace that some misguided youths will still carry guns to kill innocent people. 

“It is not a good report at all. For us, the peace of our communities is paramount. We advise our youths to shun violence and embrace peace or be ready to face the wrath of the law.

“We are also using this medium to call on the Government, the security agencies to investigate this matter to ensure this kind of act does not repeat. 

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“We want those behind this incident to be fished out and prosecuted so we can have peace in our communities.”