A leader of a local vigilante group in Okprowo village in Ogbakiri community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State has been killed alongside his younger brother.
The vigilante leader identified as Ike, also known as Sanni, and his younger brother were allegedly killed by aggrieved vigilante members in his community.
A source from the community said the killing of Sanni and his younger brother was in connection “with a disagreement with his members” which has been ongoing for a while.
It was gathered that a new person has assumed office as the new leader of the local vigilante in the community.
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing in Okprowo community.
The spokesman of the command, Nnamdi Omoni, who confirmed the incident said, “investigation into the incident has commenced”, assuring that the perpetrators will be arrested.
The killing comes barely 24 hours after another member of a local vigilante group in the same local government area was killed in a reprisal attack.
Rice, a staple for Christmas celebrations in Nigeria, has become a luxury this year. Soaring…
Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated ₦6,364,181,224 billion for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of…
The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for today, 22nd December 2024, can be…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that the 60,000 barrels per…
Manchester City finds itself in unprecedented turmoil, with relegation-level form showing little sign of improvement.…
