From Tony John, Port Harcourt
THREE persons were killed at the weekend, when suspected cultists invaded communities in Aminigboko in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was gathered that the invasion of the communities by rampaging gunmen had been a recurring issue in recent times, in that part of the State, as not less then 50 persons have lost their lives in such a manner of attacks.
Daily Sun gathered that the gunmen, who invaded Aminigboko shot sporadically, killing at least three persons many others injured while they razed houses, including that of the traditional ruler of Emughan, Chief, Prince Obagana.
“A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, attributed the attack to battle of supremacy between Icelanders and Greenlanders cult groups.”
“There was heavy gunshots in the community that made people to run for their dear lives. In the end, three people were killed and many were injured.”
“They also went ahead to burn many houses in the community, including that of the Paramount Ruler of Emughan Clan. It was a battle of supremacy between the two rival cult groups in the area, Icelanders and Greenlanders,” the source said.”
“The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Mr. Oye Igenewari has condemned the dastardly act of the invaders saying that it was an unfortunate scenario.”
Igenewari, said normalcy returned to the community, when security operatives moved in.
He called on the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to beef up security in the area to forestall further attack.
“Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Ahmad Muhammad, confirmed the attack but said he had no details of the number of casualities.”
He said normalcy has been restored in the place with the deployment of policemen.