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Gunmen have killed two natives of Briun community in Bou-Ko kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. 

The incident incident reportedly occurred around 8pm when many residents of the area were already indoors.

Some of the residents, who heard the sound of the gunshot, were said to have panicked and fled the community.

A resident of the area and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Ken Saro-Wiwa Surveillance Group, Bright Nwiyorde, called for a thorough investigation into the incident. 

Nwiyode called for more security presence in the area and urged the state government and relevant security agencies to come to the aid of the community and help fish out the killers.

He said: “In Bou-ko kingdom we heard that unknown gunmen shot two people in Briun community at night.

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“We don’t know the people and that is why we are calling on the Government, the Commissioner of Police, the Khana local government chairman and the security at the local government level to come and investigate the matter and bring them to book.

“At the same time, myself as a security person I’m also doing my own investigation to help the government get to the root of the matter.”

When contacted, Rivers police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said she was yet to receive a report of the incident.

Barrister Lucky Nonso Emeh, a staff of the Ministry of Justice in Umuahia, has been killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen at his residence in Aba, Abia State last night.

Eme was said to have been killed in front of his residence at No. 28 Umuatako road, off Aba-Owerri Road, Aba.

The news of lawyer’s untimely death has sent fear among the members of Bench and Bar community in not just Aba but the State at large.

Emeh, who reportedly buried his father not too long ago, was said to have been seen in Umuahia, the state capital on Monday before he left for Aba.

A colleague was said to have driven him to the popular Umuahia motor park where he was said to have boarded a commercial bus to Aba.

It wasn’t clear at what point that the gunmen started trailing him or the incident that led to his untimely death.

It was however gathered that it was a case of assassination.

Sources said that before his brother could arrived the scene, he had died in the pool of his blood.

Some members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Aba Branch confirmed the death of Eme.

They said that though they wouldn’t want to preempt police investigation there were indications that it was a case of assassination.

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The leadership of the NBA, is yet to react to the incident officially as efforts were on to visit the family in order to obtain firsthand information from them.

A colleague, Barr. Emperor Ogbonna, speaking on the killing of his colleague said: “I am mourning.

The entire Bar and Bench in Abia state are mourning.

“My man, Barrister Lucky Chinonso Emeh was shot near his home at Umuatako two days ago.

“The last time I was with him was at the Museum in Aba about a month ago when we were laughing and talking law.

“Never knew that was the last time I was going to see this good man.

A very respectful lawyer.

“He was never controversial like us.

I wonder why anyone would want to snuff out the life of this good man.

Rest in peace my man.”

Another colleague of the deceased said: “This is a sad news,my man is gone someone that just lost his father not quite long time ago.May God grant your soul everlasting rest.

“I was at the hospital on a visit to my sick aunty when he was brought in. The shock I had that night was inexplicable. 

“My Jolly good fellow whom I attend same church with, just gunned down like that? Seeing him struggling with life in a pool of his own blood?”

• As residents, police disagree on number of deaths

The people of Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state have disagreed over the number of casualties recorded during the attack on the Council headquarters Friday.

While some of the residents told The Nation that five persons were killed by the gunmen, the state police spokesman, Ikenga Tochukwu said no life was lost.

The hoodlums, invaded the Council headquarters in Atani, early Friday morning where they had a field day without challenge, destroyed some of the vehicles and buildings at the headquarters

The Nation gathered that the gunmen numbering over 30, arrived at the Council secretariat and opened fire, destroying buildings within the headquarters of the council area.

In the process of the random shooting that scared the residents, about five persons were killed, while some others were injured

But the State police public relations officer, Ikenga, said: “The attack was on Ogbaru LGA in the early hours of today 30/8/2024.

“Security operatives gallantly resisted the gunmen, but some LGA properties were destroyed, some buildings were also affected, but no life was lost.”

He said a joint security operation was ongoing in the area presently.

It was not the first time Ogbaru Local Government headquarters would be attacked by gunmen.

During the last attack, some buildings and cars within the premises of the secretariat were burnt.

Reacting Friday, the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Hon. Afam Ogene, condemned the violent attack on innocent citizens.

While urging the governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to prioritize the security of the people

He described the incident as “utterly horrendous, mindless, and worrisome.”

The Nation, further gathered that they had accessed the vicinity from the Umuzu and Amiyi axis, of the local government

In a statement in Awka, Ogene, expressed deep concern and condemnation over the senseless violence in Ogbaru Local Government Area.

He urged the Anambra State government and security agencies to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of the people.

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Ogene lamented that the recurring violent killings and destruction of property in the LGA had become a persistent nightmare

He said the situation had instilled morbid fears and trepidation among the residents, while emphasising on the need for swift and decisive action to address the situation and restore peace to the affected communities.

“The persistent violence and criminality in Ogbaru Local Government Area are alarming, despite repeated calls for government action.

“It is worrisome that despite numerous appeals to the government to address insecurity in Ogbaru, we continue to witness avoidable incidents of violence and criminality.”

“In fact, I am aware that earlier this year, the traditional rulers of Ogbaru had, in a memo to Governor Soludo, lamented the siege on their people and suggested the citing of security outposts around the junctions leading into Amiyi and Ogwuaniocha communities.”

Gunmen have reportedly murdered Demola Akinloye, the first son of Oba Tijani Akinloye, the traditional ruler of Ajiran land, Lekki, Lagos State. 

The brutal killing occurred on Sunday around 12:30 pm near Bourdillion Court Estate along Chevron Drive.

According to the Lagos Police Command, the 50-year-old Akinloye was driving a Toyota Corolla when he was attacked by suspected gunmen in a minibus.

 Eyewitness accounts suggested the assailants shot and stabbed Akinloye to death before fleeing the scene.

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating that a distress call was received at the station, prompting an immediate response. 

He said officers visited the crime scene where they recovered an expended cartridge while Akinloye’s body has been transferred to a morgue in Ajah, pending an autopsy. 

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The case has since been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti-Yaba for further investigation.

The incident sent shockwaves through the Ajiran community, leading to widespread fear and panic.

 The area around the crime scene, particularly near Chevron Drive, has been deserted as residents, gripped by fear, fled. 

Notices from local estate management have urged residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas for safety.