Cultists ambush, kill 2 OSPAC vigilantes in Rivers

Tina Amanda

Gunmen suspected to be cultists have murdered two members of Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), a local vigilante group, in Ibaa community, Emuoha local government area of the Rivers State.

It was learnt that the victims were killed in the early hours of Wednesday beside Ompova clan Town Hall in Ibaa community.

Our correspondent gathered that the gunmen suspected to be members of Iceland cult group numbering about eight had laid ambush for the members of OSPAC along a narrow path to the town hall.

A community source disclosed that the unsuspectng OSPAC members were shot severally the moment they were sighted by the gunmen which resulted in their death.

Also a resident of the community who pleaded anoymity told our correspondent that the shooting generated tension in the area as residents remained indoors for fear of being caught by stray bullets.

As at press time the incident is said to have been reported to Rumuji Divisional Police Headquarters.

Also, the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, is yet to respond to text messages sent to her mobile phone by our correspondent on inquiry into the incident.