Two killed in gunmen invasion of Rivers community

Two residents of Briun community in Bou-Ko kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State were shot dead following a night invasion by gunmen on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. when many residents of the area were already indoors and the attack shattered the serenity of the community.

Many residents who heard the sound of the gunshot remained indoors while some fled the community upon the discovery that two people had been killed, even as they wondered about the aim of the assailants.

Speaking on the incident, a resident of the area and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Ken Saro-Wiwa Surveillance Group, Bright Nwiyorde, called for a thorough investigation to ensure the perpetrators faced the law.

While calling for improved security in the area to prevent a recurrence of the dastardly act, Nwiyode called on the state government and relevant security agencies to come to the aid of the community and help fish out the killers.