Uche Orukwo, a vigilante, was assassinated by gunmen who were suspected of being cultists at Obidanso shoreline, Mile 1, Diobu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The incident happened on Saturday, April 7, 2024, when members of the Diobu Vigilante Group, DVG, accompanied by policemen acting on a tip-off about the activities of cult groups, stormed the waterfront at about 9pm.
According to a source who spoke with Punch, the accused gang members set up an ambush to target a rival group in a conflict between two groups of the alleged cult organization known as “Deygbam” that was still going on.
“But when the suspected cultists spotted the security operatives, they opened fire, and a bullet hit the vigilante member named Orukwo, resulting in his death,” the source said.
Orukwo’s death was confirmed by State Police Command spokesman SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who also stated that an investigation was underway to apprehend the offenders.
“Our men are in the area to ensure that those behind the shooting are apprehended and brought to justice,” she added. [CONTINUE READING HERE]
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