Rivers Community Attacked: 2 Killed in Cult Violence

Cultists Kill 2 in Rivers

“Early this morning, we woke up only to see two able-bodied youths gunned down and we don't...”

Rivers State, Nigeria - Cultist Violence Surges: 7 Lives Lost in 48 Hours. Edeoha and Ula-Ehuda communities terrorized, authorities vow action.

Tragic incidents rocked Rivers State, Nigeria, with suspected cultists killing two individuals at Odiokwu junction in Ula-Ehuda, Igbu Akoh-Kingdom, Ahoada East LGA, on October 21. This attack followed another deadly incident in Edeoha Community, Upata kingdom, also in Ahoada East LGA, where four lives were lost just 24 hours prior.

According to Police Public Relations Officer Hector Chinem, residents spotted mysterious individuals in coveralls and military gear on October 20, sparking panic. Unfortunately, the invaders' intentions remained unclear until October 21, when two youths were found dead with bullet wounds.

Hector Chinem, the Public Relations Officer of Igbu-Akoh Kingdom, expressed deep regret over the recent tragic incident in Odiokwu junction, Ula-Ehuda, where two lives were lost. This devastating attack came just a day after a similar incident in Edeoha Community claimed five lives. Chinem emphasized the urgency of strengthening security in the area, as remnants of cult groups have invaded the communities.

Chinem appealed to the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Mustapha, to take immediate action to bolster security and put an end to the menace. He stressed that the community is in dire need of protection, especially considering the loss of almost seven lives in just two days. The situation is dire, and the community is calling for swift action to prevent further bloodshed.

Call to Action

Chinem urged the youths to lay down their arms and embrace peace, emphasizing that “nobody is fighting with anybody.” The community is seeking a return to normalcy and an end to the senseless violence.

Current Situation

The families of the deceased have taken the corpses for burial, and tension remains high in the area, with some natives fleeing in fear. The community awaits swift action from the authorities to restore peace and security.

He stated, “Early this morning, we woke up only to see two able-bodied youths gunned down and we don't know the people. As I speak to you, it has been about 24 hours since four persons were killed in Edeoha Community in Upata kingdom.”

Asked how it happened, he said, “Early this Monday morning, we saw a group of youths with blue coverall and Army raincoat. We don't know if it was the same people who invaded the other community on Sunday.

“You can see that between, Sunday, October 20 and Monday, October 21, we have lost almost seven lives. We thought this insecurity was not more but with this now.

“We are using this medium to call on our youths to lay down their arms because nobody is fighting with anybody. And we call on the newly posted Commissioner of Police to swing into action to stop this menace.”

As the families of the victims laid their loved ones to rest, the community remained on edge, with many residents fleeing due to escalating tension.

Following the burial of the deceased, anxiety gripped the area, prompting some locals to flee their homes in fear.