The Rivers State Police Command described the incident as
unfortunate, adding that the culprits must be smoked out and prosecuted. Public
Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said the Police are aware
of the incident, but noted that the number of casualties cannot be confirmed at
the moment.
Omoni said: “I can confirm the incident, but at the moment
we cannot confirm the conflicting number of casualties.
“The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operation
and other tactical heads have been mobilised there to restore peace. “The
Commissioner of Police (Ahmed Zaki) has launched a manhunt for the bandits to
ensure they are arrested and prosecuted.
“When the DCP and the teams conclude their investigations,
we will know the total number of people involved.”
The attack It was gathered that the unknown gunmen had
operated at two different locations, Kirigani and Oboh axis of Aligu of Omoku,
in a coordinated attack. The killers opened fire on Christians that were
returning from different churches around 12: 20a.m., after successfully
crossing over to the New Year, and killed the number of persons.
NIMASA boss reacts Meanwhile, Director-General of the
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku
Peterside, has lamented the killings.
He said: “I sympathise with the families of the deceased, as
this is another set of deaths in a local government area that was held hostage
by cult groups claiming supremacy and allegedly enjoying support from some
politicians.
“It is highly regrettable that while other parts of the
state were in celebratory mood, the people of ONELGA were mourning the passing
away of their beloved in the most gruesome manner.
“My heart goes to the people of ONELGA and the immediate
families of the deceased. This is an act that must be condemned.
“The good people of Omoku have suffered enough and this has
further dealt a blow on their sufferings.”
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