by Chukwudi Akasike
AT least, five persons were killed in Ogbogu, Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by unknown gunmen suspected to be assassins.
It was gathered that the incident, which happened at about 8.30pm on Wednesday, caused pandemonium in the community as the suspected assassins detonated explosives at the house of the President-General of Egi Peoples Assembly, Chief Oris Onyiri.
The bang was said to have destroyed some parts of the houses at Onyiri’s compound.
An eyewitness said while one of the suspected assassins was killed by security operatives, other fled to an unknown destination.
The eyewitness who did not want to be mentioned, said three persons, who were shot on their legs, were later rushed to the hospital.
“One of Onyiri’s relatives was killed in the attack. The attacker also threw what we suspected to be grenade inside Onyiri’s compound,” he said.
The State Assistant Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe, who confirmed the incident, said the investigation had begun with a view to apprehending the culprit.
“The police are aware of the incident and investigation has begun. When the police are done with their investigation, you will be properly informed,” she said.
