Gunmen Kill 2 Person And Abducted A Community Leader In Rivers State

Based on the report gathered, two persons have been murdered along with a neighborhood leader kidnapped by gunmen in Rundele, Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State.

The incident occurred during the weekend when a cultural hunting expedition ended in a conflict between two rival cults in Mgbuelia village of Rundele, leading to the killing of 2 men.

A community source, Alex Ibani, told newsmen that after the cult struggle, armed men invaded the house of a single Chief Goodluck Umentor some minutes ago 10 p.m. Monday night and abducted him.

He said: “My brother, the problem started Sunday, when the village celebrated its cultural festival of hunting expedition. Two cult gangs clashed in the process which led to the murder of two persons.

“This (Monday) evening, we just heard gunshots only to discover that a recognized chief has been kidnapped.”

The chief’s whereabouts remained unknown, even as contact is said to have been established between the family and the abductors.

Spokesman for Rivers State Police Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni confirmed the incidents.

He, however, assured residents of the command’s determination to rescue the abducted victim and prosecute culprits of the murder.

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