Tragedy as Gunmen Kill Father, Son in Rivers, Police React

• A family has been thrown into mourning following the death of their father and son in Port Harcourt, Rivers state
• Unknown gunmen attacked and shot the 59-year-old man and his son severely in the head on Omuelu Farm Road at Igwuruta-Ali in the Obio/Akpor
• The state police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said Omolara, shared more details about the tragic incident

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Port Harcourt, Rivers state - A 59-year-old man simply identified as Timothy and his first son have been brutally murdered by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.

It is gathered that Timothy works as the chief security officer at the Adokiye Amieseimeka International Stadium in Omagwa, Port Harcourt.

The tragic incident occurred on Omuelu Farm Road at Igwuruta-Ali in the Obio/Akpor section of the state capital, Business Day reports.

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The state police public relations officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, said Omolara, Timothy’s daughter told the Igwuruta Police Division that four unknown gunmen ambushed her father and son.

Iringe-Koko said Omolara said the gunmen shot the victims severely in the head, resulting in their death.

She explained that the police swiftly responded to the scene and recovered three expended AK-47 ammunition.

“The victims were rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, they succumbed to their injuries and were confirmed dead by the Doctor on duty.”

The police spokesperson said the state police Commissioner has directed the deployment of all necessary intelligence to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, said:

“The Rivers State Police Command has been proactive in addressing crime in the state, it is working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served in this recent case.”

Legit.ng also reported that some suspected militants killed four soldiers who were on routine duty for an oil company in Nigeria's south-south region.

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Legit.ng gathered that the assailants escaped through the Emesu waterside, using the Orashi River.

Oil is the Nigerian government's main source of income, and militants say they are fighting so local people can benefit more from their oil-rich region's natural resources.

Gunmen kidnap Rivers revenue board director

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that gunmen abducted the director of Rivers Revenue Service, Aribibia Fubara, in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The abductors stormed the area through the Okirika Waterfront in a speedboat and whisked Fubara away to an unknown location.

Fubara's family members are yet to be contacted by the kidnappers as of the time of filing this report on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Source: Legit.ng