Panic as gunmen kill OSPAC commander, three women in Rivers community

Residents of Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have been thrown into panic following a violent attack that reportedly claimed the lives of four persons, including the Commander of the Organised Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) in the community on Wednesday.

The deceased OSPAC operative, identified simply as Boski, was said to be the Commander of the OSPAC Omoku Unit. Three women were also reportedly killed in the attack, while two other persons sustained severe injuries and are receiving treatment at a hospital.

The circumstances surrounding the attack remained sketchy as of press time, with security agencies yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

A resident, who spoke with Nigerian Tribune on condition of anonymity, said the attack had created fear across the community, forcing many residents to remain indoors over concerns of possible further violence.

According to the source, usually busy streets in Omoku became deserted shortly after the incident, while many businesses shut down earlier than usual as commercial activities and movement across the town dwindled significantly.

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The latest violence has renewed concerns over the security situation in the oil-rich community, with residents urging security agencies to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and take decisive steps to restore peace and public confidence.

As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Police Command had yet to confirm the reported casualty figure or announce any arrests in connection with the attack.