Tension in Rivers community, gunmen kill two residents during night raid

Tension in Rivers community, gunmen kill two residents during night raid

Gunmen terrorising Nigeria’s oil-rich state of Rivers have killed two people.

The victims were gunned down when the gunmen attacked Briun community in Bou-Ko kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of the State.

It is gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday night at about 8 p.m. when many residents of the area had already retired for the night, shattering the peace and serenity of the community.

The residents could not ascertain the motive of the attackers.

Many residents fled the community during the invasive and murder of the locals while others remained indoors as gunshots pierced the calm ambience of the community.

Speaking on the incident, a resident of the area and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Ken Saro-Wiwa Surveillance Group, Bright Nwiyorde, called for a thorough investigation to ensure the perpetrators faced the law.

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While calling for improved security in the area to prevent a recurrence of the dastardly act, Nwiyode called on the state government and relevant security agencies to come to the aid of the community and help fish out the killers.

According to him, “In Bou-ko kingdom, we heard that gunmen shot two people in Briun community at night.

“We don’t know the people and that is why we are calling on the government, the Commissioner of Police, the Khana Local Government Area chairman and the security at the local government level to come and investigate the matter and bring them to book.

“At the same time, as a security person, I’m also doing my investigation to help the government get to the root of the matter.”

The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, is yet to confirm or debunk the incident.

Tension in Rivers community, gunmen kill two residents during night raid