Unknown Gunmen Kills Two Persons In Rivers Community

 Two persons have been killed by Unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists at Luubara community in Khana Local Government area of Rivers State.

A native of the community, Mr. Nwibani Barry told our correspondent that the gunmen who invaded the community at about 8pm last night, stormed into a beer parlour near the market square and shot at people.

He revealed that two men Timothy Baridapdo and Bariyaa died at the spot while two ladies who sustained gunshot injuries were taken to the hospital by the Divisional Police Officer of Bori Division.

Mr Barry called on relevant security agencies to come to the aide of the people in the community.

However, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. It was not also clear if the dead victims are members of any cult group but a source said that the gunmen may be members of a cult group who were in search of their rivals.

Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni who confirmed the incident said it was a cult clash between two rival groups that leads to the death of one Bariya Timothy 35year old  a notorious gang leader whose gang is responsible for the attacks in Lubara Community and its environs. 

Mr Omoni stated that no arrest has been made, as all hands are on deck to arrest members of both cult groups, while the Community is peaceful and areas under close monitoring.