Suspected Cultists Go On Rampage In Rivers State, Kill Five After Random Shooting
At least five people were shot and killed on Saturday evening in a small community a few kilometres (miles) from Nigeria's largest r...
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At least five people were shot and killed on Saturday evening in a small
community a few kilometres (miles) from Nigeria's largest refinery in
the oil hub Port Harcourt in Rivers state on Sunday.
Gunmen on motorbikes rode around Agbonchia for about an hour shooting at people, youth leader Osaro Nwoke and Simeon Awaji, a local council official said.
The delta region periodically sees kidnappings and shoot-outs between local gangs.
Gunmen on motorbikes rode around Agbonchia for about an hour shooting at people, youth leader Osaro Nwoke and Simeon Awaji, a local council official said.
Police spokesman,
Ahmad Mohammad, said that five people had been killed and that 11 people
connected to the attack had been arrested, one on Saturday and the
others on Sunday.
"We arrested 10
people today ... items recovered included a Lexus jeep, two motorcylces
and ... ammunition," Mohammad said.