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Seven persons were on Wednesday night shot dead in Oluasiri community of Nembe-Bassambiri in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State during a gun battle among rival armed groups in the area over control of illegal bunkering and kidnapping businesses.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at Isiah-Ama area of Oluasiri which community is known for allegedly hosting armed groups involved in illegal kidnapping and ownership of bunkering camps in Bayelsa State.
Tribune Online gathered that the bloody rivalry battle was ignited among three armed gangs when one of the gangs was accused of allegedly withholding high calibre guns being used by all the gangs during illegal operations on the high sea.
A community source confirmed that the three gangs involved are located in Izakiri, Ben-Ama and Isiah-Ama communities. These areas, according to the source, have become a den for armed militias operating along with the borders of Bayelsa and Rivers States.
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Both armed groups from Ben-Ama and Isiah-Ama camps suffered the highest casualty in the bloody battle that lasts over 10 hours, ”we also know that the affected gangs who lost foot soldiers have started burying their dead because the community does not allow fresh dead bodies kept in the community. Among the dead were two boys from a single parent.”
“Every security agencies are aware of the illegal activities of these boys.The umbrella body of Ijaw Youths are aware and have kept quiet. The Oluasiri as a community, have cried severally over the activities of these people. But no action.”
The Paramount Ruler of Isiah-Ama, HRH. Iyerite Chiefson Awululu, who spoke with leadership on phone on Thursday, confirmed that the gun battle was among militant factions in the area, ”the gun battle last for hours. And they have suffered some deaths. Seven or eight persons died in the clash.”
“From reports reaching from my subjects, no innocent indigene was killed in the battle. And we have reported to the Local Government Chairman. The indigenes of the community had to cry out to avoid being hit by stray bullets.”
The Chairman of the Nembe Local Government Area, Hon. Alalibo West, told leadership on Wednesday night, that the incident has been reported to the relevant security agencies including the State Commissioner of Police, Mike Okoli, the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri,” we have reported to the relevant authorities and have requested for gunboat patrol to calm the situation. And I learnt the situation is now under control.”
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